winterization

English

Alternative forms

• winterisation (non-Oxford British spelling)

Etymology

From winter +‎ -ization.

Noun

winterization (usually uncountable, plural winterizations)

1. The act of preparing something for winter weather.
2. The process in which solid fats are removed from liquid edible oils by cooling, which allows such oils to be stored in a refrigerator.

Related terms

• winterize