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Refrigerated boxcar
/ɹɪfɹˈɪdʒəɹˌeɪtɪd bˈɒkskɑː/
/ɹɪfɹˈɪdʒɚɹˌeɪɾᵻd bˈɑːkskɑːɹ/Refrigerated boxcar
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a type of railway freight car equipped with cooling machinery to transport perishable goods such as food at controlled temperatures
Example
Farmers relied on refrigerated boxcars to ship their dairy products to distant markets without spoilage.
The invention of the refrigerated boxcar revolutionized the food industry by allowing for the distribution of perishable goods over long distances.
The refrigerated boxcar transported fresh produce across the country, ensuring that fruits and vegetables arrived in good condition.
In colder regions, refrigerated boxcars were used not only for food but also for transporting pharmaceuticals that required constant low temperatures.
During the summer months, demand for refrigerated boxcars increased as more companies sought to transport ice cream and frozen desserts.
