cryogenic
Cryogenic (adjective) means relating to the production and effects of very low temperatures. Example: “The lab stores samples in cryogenic tanks at extremely low temperatures.”
How to use cryogenic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to extreme cold, especially temperatures used to freeze or preserve things scientifically.
Word forms
more cryogenic comparative, most cryogenic superlative
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The lab stores samples in _____ tanks at extremely low temperatures.
Etymology
From cryo- (Greek for "cold" or "frost") plus -genic ("producing").
Rhymes for cryogenic
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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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