cryogenic

[ krahy-uh-jen-ik ]

adjective

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

   cryogenic storage.

2. of or relating to cryogenics.

Other Words From

• cryo·geni·cal·ly adverb
• cry·og·e·nist [krahy-, oj, -, uh, -nist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cryogenic¹

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

Example Sentences

The authors also point out that components used in this experiment were designed to work at room temperature, so optimizing them for cryogenic temperatures could provide significant performance gains.

From Singularity Hub 

These were then transmitted down the optical fiber to a photodetector that can operate at the same cryogenic temperatures as the qubits.

From Singularity Hub 

While all of the landers can be refueled on the moon, Dynetics’ actually relies on in-space refueling using cryogenic propellants.

From Singularity Hub 

After decades of operations, McLaughlin says, the area has become home to extremely talented engineers with valuable expertise in cryogenics, receivers, and other machinery necessary to keep a giant telescope running.

From Popular-Science

The embryo that led to Molly Everette Gibson’s birth in October started its journey in 1992, when it was frozen and placed in a cryogenic freezer in the Midwest.

From Washington Post