Cryogenic

/kraɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or involving the production and effects of very low temperatures.

Cryogenic technology is essential for the storage of liquefied gases.

Pertaining to the branch of physics dealing with the production and effects of very low temperatures.

The researchers used cryogenic techniques to study the behavior of materials at near absolute zero.

Referring to the processes used to cool materials to cryogenic temperatures.

Cryogenic preservation methods are used to store biological samples for future research.

Describing systems or equipment that operate at extremely low temperatures.

Cryogenic pumps are designed to handle liquefied gases without causing vaporization.

Relating to or involving the use of cryogenic fuels for propulsion.

The rocket uses cryogenic fuel for its main engine to increase efficiency and performance.

From 'cryo-' meaning cold and 'genic' meaning generating.

cryogenic freezing

A method of preserving biological material at extremely low temperatures.

cryogenic storage

The process of storing materials at cryogenic temperatures.

cryo

Prefix relating to cold or freezing.

thermal

Relating to temperature.

Super cool or awesome.

That new tech is so cryogenic!

Chill or relaxed.

I'm feeling cryogenic after that long nap.