cryogenic

adjective

cryo·​gen·​ic ˌkrī-ə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce cryogenic (audio)
Synonyms of cryogenicnext
1
a
: of or relating to the production of very low temperatures
b
: being or relating to very low temperatures
2
a
: requiring or involving the use of a cryogenic temperature
b
: requiring cryogenic storage
c
: suitable for storage of a cryogenic substance
cryogenically
ˌkrī-ə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce cryogenic (audio)
adverb

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On Earth, that requires cryogenic liquids, which are ill-suited for a satellite. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026 Even in the modern era, few mortals can achieve such milestone anniversaries, at least not without the help of a cryogenic freezer. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026 The temperature in a cryogenic freezer in the cell-therapy lab starts climbing toward the danger line. — Corey Elinburg, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 The email said that Kindbody had entered into an agreement with a cryogenic storage facility in Massachusetts. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cryogenic

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + -genic

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cryogenic was in 1896

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cryogenic

adjective
cryo·​gen·​ic ˌkrī-ə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce cryogenic (audio)
1
a
: of or relating to the production of very low temperatures
b
: being or relating to very low temperatures
2
: requiring or involving the use of a cryogenic temperature
cryogenic surgery
cryogenic arterial thrombolysis
cryogenically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce cryogenic (audio)
adverb

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