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refrigerated lorry
Definition
Refrigerated lorries are trucks that are used to transport perishable goods, such as food, medicine, and flowers. They have special equipment that keeps the temperature inside the lorry cool so that the goods don't spoil.
Refrigerated lorries have a thick layer of insulation on the sides and roof to keep the cold air in. They also have a refrigeration unit that cools the air inside the lorry. The refrigeration unit is powered by a diesel engine or an electric motor.
Refrigerated lorries are used to transport goods all over the world. They are an important part of the global food supply chain.
How can the word be used?
The refrigerated lorry was transporting fresh produce from the farm to the market.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
- a large vehicle with a refrigerated compartment for transporting perishable goods.
- The word "refrigerated lorry" is a compound word, made up of the words "refrigerated" and "lorry".
Adjective:
- of or relating to a refrigerated lorry.
Etymology
The word "refrigerated" comes from the Latin word "frigerare", which means "to make cold".
The word "lorry" comes from the Old English word "lōrwe", which means "cart".
The first recorded use of the word "refrigerated lorry" was in the early 20th century.
Question
Why might a lorry need to be refrigerated?