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cry·o·gen·ic (kri″o-jenґik) pertaining to or causing the production of low temperatures.Medical dictionary. 2011.
cryogenic — 1902, from from cryogen freezing mixture (1875), from CRYO (Cf. cryo ) freezing + genic having to do with production (see GENUS (Cf. genus)). Related: Cryogenics (1958) … Etymology dictionary
cryogenic — adjective Date: 1896 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
cryogenic — cryogenically, adv. cryogenist /kruy oj euh nist/, n. /kruy euh jen ik/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the production or use of very low temperatures: cryogenic storage. 2. of or pertaining to cryogenics. [1900 05; CRYO + GENIC] * * * … Universalium
cryogenic — cryogenics ► PLURAL NOUN (treated as sing. ) ▪ the branch of physics concerned with the production and effects of very low temperatures. DERIVATIVES cryogenic adjective. ORIGIN from Greek kruos frost … English terms dictionary
Cryogenic seal — Cryogenic seals provide a mechanical containment mechanism for materials held at cryogenic temperatures, such as cryogenic fluids. Various techniques, including soldering and welding are available for creating seals, however specialized materials … Wikipedia
Cryogenic engineering — is a branch of mechanical engineering which deals with cryogenics. and related very low temperature processes such as air liquefaction, cryogenic engines (for rocket propulsion), cryogenic surgery, et cetera. Generally, temperatures below the… … Wikipedia
Cryogenic (band) — Cryogenic Origin Sydney, Australia Genres Death metal[1] Thrash metal[1] … Wikipedia
Cryogenic deflashing — is a deflashing process that uses cryogenic temperatures to aid in the removal of flash on cast or molded workpieces. These temperatures cause the flash to become stiff or brittle and breaks away cleanly. Contents 1 Process 2 Advantages and… … Wikipedia
Cryogenic particle detectors — operate at very low temperature, typically only a few degrees above absolute zero. These sensors interact with an energetic elementary particle (such as a photon) and deliver a signal which can be related to the type of particle and the nature of … Wikipedia
Cryogenic fuel — Cryogenic fuels are fuels that require storage at extremely low temperatures in order to maintain them in a liquid state. Cryogenic fuels most often constitute liquefied gases such as liquid hydrogen. Some rocket engines use regenerative cooling … Wikipedia
