noun
- a substance used to produce very low temperatures, especially for freezing or preserving materials
Usage: technical
Examples
- Liquid nitrogen is a common cryogen used in medical procedures.
- The laboratory stored biological samples using a cryogen.
- Scientists use cryogens to freeze tissue specimens for research.
- The cryogen maintained the vaccine at the required temperature.
- Dry ice serves as an effective cryogen for shipping frozen goods.
- The medical facility invested in new cryogen storage equipment.