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The most precise and accurate atomic clock in the world, the ultracold strontium clock at JILA in Boulder, is like a stopwatch that can count the billionths of a nanosecond, or 18 digits past the decimal point.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
But for now, shipment and long-term preservation still require ultracold temperatures, posing logistical challenges in some countries.
—Nicole Lurie, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2021
As for the detectors, the injectors, the magnets, the thousands of tonnes of ultracold collider?
—Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Instead of looking to the sky, researchers are peering into clouds of ultracold atoms created in laboratories here on Earth.
—Matthew Smith, Ars Technica, 8 July 2023
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
But for now, shipment and long-term preservation still require ultracold temperatures, posing logistical challenges in some countries.
—Nicole Lurie, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2021
As for the detectors, the injectors, the magnets, the thousands of tonnes of ultracold collider?
—Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2022
Instead of looking to the sky, researchers are peering into clouds of ultracold atoms created in laboratories here on Earth.
—Matthew Smith, Ars Technica, 8 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultracold
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From outer space, this cryogenic version of Earth would have glistened white and bright.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The problem is that these are all cryogenic liquids, with liquid hydrogen boiling at -252.9 °C (-423.2 °F), liquid oxygen at -183 °C (-297.4 °F), and -161.6 °C (-258.9 °F).—
David Szondy
July 21,
New Atlas,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Though no part of Texas is expected to reach subzero temperatures, the latest forecast suggests some will come dangerously close.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Some places in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will get subzero wind chill temperatures and anyone who spends too much time outside may be at risk for frostnip, frostbite and hyperthermia.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The story shocked the Kansas City area: the men’s bodies were discovered outside in freezing temperatures.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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It also cannot be laid in freezing temperatures, which complicates scheduling.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In terms of coffee, try the banana bread cold brew latte, which contains banana, cookie butter and cinnamon cold brew with banana cold foam on top for $6. 5.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Patients may exhibit temperature differences between the affected and unaffected limbs (i.e., comparing the right and left feet); the affected limb may be colder or warmer, which can be measured with a thermal camera.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The data are also crucial for monitoring sea ice in polar regions.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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Federal agencies and the military use the non-classified data for an array of computer modeling, but the information is considered vital for providing regular details about the polar regions, scientists told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The dry gin martini lands ice-cold, dressed with plump green olives and a spoonful of caviar that sinks to the bottom.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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In the summer, visitors can choose from an ice-cold mountain water dip or a slow drift on their backs down the large stream with stunning views of the historical inner city.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Meteorologists forecast an arctic blast next week that will bring bitter-cold temperatures throughout the Cincinnati region.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Ultracold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultracold. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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