cryogenic
[ krahy-uh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌkraɪ əˈdʒɛn ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to the production or use of very low temperatures: cryogenic storage.
of or relating to cryogenics.
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OTHER WORDS FROM cryogenic
cry·o·gen·i·cal·ly, adverbcry·og·e·nist [krahy-oj-uh-nist], /kraɪˈɒdʒ ə nɪst/, nounWords nearby cryogenic
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cryogenic
[ krī′ə-jĕn′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to or producing low temperatures.
Requiring or suitable for storage at low temperatures.
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cry′o•gen′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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