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单词 cryogenic
释义

cryogenic

adjective

cryo·​gen·​ic ˌkrī-ə-ˈje-nik 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
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If all goes well, engineers will begin pumping 750,000 gallons of cryogenic liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel into the Space Launch System rocket at 6 a.m. EDT Saturday, setting up a launch attempt at 2:17 p.m., the opening of a two-hour window. William Harwood, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Over the weekend, engineers will power up the Orion spacecraft, the interim cryogenic propulsion stage (the upper part of the rocket) and core stage, charge batteries and conduct a final preparation for the engines. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 The character was placed back into cryogenic slumber under the watchful eye of Grace Mallory (Robins). Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Aerial photos taken on July 8 and circulating on social media depict what appears to be a cryogenic liquid and vapors on wetlands next to the launch pad. Sergio Chapa, Bloomberg.com, 14 July 2022 The segmented cryogenic mirrors, the five-layer sunshield, the microshutters that capture infrared light — all of it had to first be imagined and lab-tested before being manufactured for use on the telescope. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 He was put back into a cryogenic slumber, this time under the watchful eye of Grace Mallory (Laila Robins). Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 July 2022 Having released Soldier Boy from cryogenic stasis, after he had been subjected to harsh experiments for decades at a secret Russian lab, Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie (Jack Quaid) have high hopes for their new business partner. Nick Romano, EW.com, 21 June 2022 By then all the trucks that could move cryogenic liquids, and the people who could drive them, had gone to Florida. Tory Bruno, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

cryo- + -genic

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

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

cryogenic

adjective

as in subzero

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • subzero
  • freezing
  • subfreezing
  • arctic
  • ultracold
  • cold
  • icy
  • polar
  • glacial
  • frigid
  • frosty
  • ice-cold
  • chilly
  • piercing
  • chill
  • penetrating
  • numbing
  • gelid
  • frozen
  • wintry
  • cool
  • cutting
  • shivery
  • bone-chilling
  • refrigerated
  • bitter
  • cooled
  • algid
  • nipping
  • coolish
  • unheated
  • wintery
  • nippy
  • chilled
  • bracing
  • frosted
  • coldish
  • rigorous
  • iced
  • snappy
  • invigorating
  • crisp
  • brisk
  • keen
  • sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hot
  • boiling
  • molten
  • warming
  • igneous
  • burning
  • roasting
  • fiery
  • sweltering
  • heated
  • broiling
  • searing
  • scalding
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  • ardent
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  • sultry
  • sizzling
  • glowing
  • warm
  • lukewarm
  • tepid
  • reheated
  • fervid
  • warmed
  • ultrahot
  • overheated
  • piping hot
  • white-hot
  • tropical
  • equatorial
  • toasty
  • red-hot
  • feverish
  • snug
  • flushed
  • inflamed
  • steamy
  • muggy
  • canicular
  • enflamed
  • summery
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