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cryogenic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɹaɪəˌdʒɛnɪk// UK //kɹˌaɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪk// cryo·genic

adj. relating to very low temperatures, usually below -150 degrees Celsius. You use this to describe things like freezing food or keeping medical samples safe.

adj. relating to or denoting the production of extremely low temperatures, typically below -150°C. Often used in scientific, medical, or industrial contexts to describe storage or preservation methods.


SIMPLE

The lab uses cryogenic storage for the rare samples.

CONTEXTUAL

Cryogenic freezing is a common method for preserving biological tissues and seeds for long periods.

COMPLEX

Advancements in cryogenic engineering have allowed researchers to study superconductivity at temperatures that were previously impossible to maintain in a laboratory setting.

Origin

From cryo- + -genic.

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