cryofracture1
/ˈkrʌɪə(ʊ)ˌfraktʃə/noun
A technique in which an object is rapidly and drastically cooled, typically with liquid nitrogen, in order to break it down for internal study or disassembly.
Origin
1970s. From cryo- + fracture.
cryofracture2
/ˈkrʌɪə(ʊ)ˌfraktʃə/verb
[with object] To subject to the technique of cryofracture; to break down by rapid, drastic cooling.
Origin
1970s. From cryofracture. Compare fracture.