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Cryogenic: meaning, definitions and examples

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cryogenic

 

[ kraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific use

Cryogenic refers to temperatures that are extremely low, typically below -150 degrees Celsius. This term is often used in the context of physics and engineering to describe the technology and processes associated with such low temperatures.

Synonyms

low-temperature, supercold

Examples of usage

  • Cryogenic preservation can extend the lifespan of biological samples.
  • The cryogenic procedure allowed for the storage of gases in a liquid state.
  • Cryogenic engineering is critical for space missions.
  • Researchers are exploring cryogenic methods for efficient energy storage.

Translations

Translations of the word "cryogenic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criogénico

🇮🇳 क्रायोजेनिक

🇩🇪 kryogenisch

🇮🇩 kriogenik

🇺🇦 кріогенний

🇵🇱 kriogeniczny

🇯🇵 超冷却の

🇫🇷 cryogénique

🇪🇸 criogénico

🇹🇷 kriyojenik

🇰🇷 극저온의

🇸🇦 تجميد

🇨🇿 kryogenní

🇸🇰 kryogénny

🇨🇳 低温的

🇸🇮 kriogeni

🇮🇸 kryogenískur

🇰🇿 криогендік

🇬🇪 კრიოგენული

🇦🇿 kriogenik

🇲🇽 criogénico

Etymology

The word 'cryogenic' originates from the Greek word 'kryos', meaning 'cold', and the suffix '-genic', which means 'producing' or 'causing'. It is used in scientific contexts to describe processes and technologies that operate at very low temperatures. The field of cryogenics began to develop in the 19th century, primarily due to advancements in the understanding and manipulation of gases at low temperatures. The discovery of liquefied gases such as oxygen and nitrogen paved the way for cryogenics as a separate area of study. Over time, the applications of cryogenic technology have expanded, influencing various sectors including medicine, aerospace, and energy. Today, cryogenics plays a crucial role in modern science and industry, particularly in areas like superconductivity and the preservation of biological samples.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,236, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.