† ˈpsychroˌtechnyObs. Also ‖-techne. [f. as prec. + Gr. τέχνη art.] (See quot. 1730–6.) 1669Phil.Trans. IV. 1141 Specious hopes to attempt something in Psychrotechne.1730–6Bailey (folio) Pref., Psychrotechny, the Art of Distillation by Means of Cold.