This phenomenon is well known as a means of producing cold by a refrigerating mixture.
"The Mechanism of Life"
Stéphane Leduc
The tendency, too, is to extend the season of every fruit indefinitely, as transporting and refrigerating methods improve.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Unlike other American cities summer is almost the liveliest season in and around Chicago, for having its own refrigerating plant at its door Chicago prefers to stay at home during the hot weather and take its vacation in the raw spring.
"One Woman's Life"
Robert Herrick