Meaning & Definition of word "Cryogenic"

adjective:

• 1. Relating to or involving the production and effects of very low temperatures.
  • Example: Cryogenic technology is essential for the storage of liquefied gases.
• 2. Pertaining to the branch of physics dealing with the production and effects of very low temperatures.
  • Example: The researchers used cryogenic techniques to study the behavior of materials at near absolute zero.
• 3. Referring to the processes used to cool materials to cryogenic temperatures.
  • Example: Cryogenic preservation methods are used to store biological samples for future research.
• 4. Describing systems or equipment that operate at extremely low temperatures.
  • Example: Cryogenic pumps are designed to handle liquefied gases without causing vaporization.
• 5. Relating to or involving the use of cryogenic fuels for propulsion.
  • Example: The rocket uses cryogenic fuel for its main engine to increase efficiency and performance.