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cry·o·gen

(krī′ə-jən)

A liquid, such as liquid nitrogen, that boils at a temperature below about 110 K (-160°C) and is used to obtain very low temperatures; a refrigerant.

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cryogen

(ˈkraɪədʒən)

(Chemistry) a substance used to produce low temperatures; a freezing mixture

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cry•o•gen

(ˈkraɪ ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn)

n.

a substance for producing low temperatures; freezing mixture.

[1870–75]

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cryogen - a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant

liquid nitrogen - nitrogen in a liquid state

liquid air - air in a liquid state

refrigerant - any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)

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cryogen

n → Kühlmittel nt

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