cryogenic

adjective

cryo·​gen·​ic ˌkrī-ə-ˈje-nik 

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 

adverb

Examples of cryogenic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, Blue Origin's launch team loaded cryogenic propellants into the New Glenn rocket on the launch pad, but stopped short of igniting the main engines. —Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024

This industrial name should begin introducing cryogenic technology into its offerings, which would help solve major issues with data center facilities such as overheating. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024

The new double cryogenic, polypropylene, tin flash, copper capacitors used in the QR SE Series are the result of constant listening, measuring and improvement to get the signature sound of the QR SE. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

The cryogenic phase lasted from 2009 to 2011, until the spacecraft went into hibernation in 2011. —Toshi Hirabayashi, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024

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 

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

cryogenically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb