cryogenic

American  

[krahy-uh-jen-ik] / ˌkraɪ əˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the production or use of very low temperatures.

   cryogenic storage.

2. of or relating to cryogenics.

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Other Word Forms

• cryogenically adverb
• cryogenist noun

Etymology

Origin of cryogenic

First recorded in 1895–1900; cryo- + -genic

Example Sentences

Potential uses include quantum information systems, spin qubits, cryogenic controllers for quantum processors, AI accelerators, and energy-efficient servers designed to reduce cooling demands in data centers.

From Science Daily

Reacting to the news, some commentators on the Chinese social media site Weibo showed sympathy with Mr Junmin's plight, highlighting how long it had been since his wife was put in the cryogenic chamber.

From BBC

The researchers believe this discovery could open the door to a new class of light-based and mechanical cryogenic devices that propel quantum computing, space exploration, and other advanced technologies.

From Science Daily

"These materials could underpin future quantum circuits, sensors, and low-power cryogenic electronics, all of which need clean interfaces between superconducting and semiconducting regions," he says.

From Science Daily

But “Starship has yet to reach orbit,” Hubbard said, “and once it reaches orbit, they’ve got to demonstrate microgravity transfer of cryogenic propellant.”

From Los Angeles Times