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cryogenic

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Adjective — Relating to the production and effects of very low temperatures.

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cryogenic freezing cryogenic storage

Etymology

From cryo- (Greek for "cold" or "frost") plus -genic ("producing").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cryogenic” mean?

The word “cryogenic” means relating to the production and effects of very low temperatures. In plain terms, relating to extreme cold, especially temperatures used to freeze or preserve things scientifically.

How do you pronounce “cryogenic”?

“Cryogenic” is pronounced kreye-oh-JEH-nihk (/ˌkɹaɪoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “cryogenic” in a sentence?

Here is “cryogenic” used in a sentence: “The lab stores samples in cryogenic tanks at extremely low temperatures.”

What part of speech is “cryogenic”?

“Cryogenic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “cryogenic” come from?

The word “cryogenic” comes from Greek. From cryo- (Greek for "cold" or "frost") plus -genic ("producing").

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