winterization

English

Alternative forms

• winterisation (non-Oxford British spelling)

Etymology

From winter +‎ -ization.

Noun

winterization (usually uncountable, plural winterizations)

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

Related terms

• winterize