noun
- Plural of cryogen; substances or agents used to produce very low temperatures, typically for freezing or cooling applications.
- Liquefied gases such as liquid nitrogen or liquid helium used in cryogenic processes.
Usage: Technical/scientific term; Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun
Usage: Scientific/industrial context
Examples
- Cryogens like liquid nitrogen are essential in medical laboratories for preserving biological samples.
- The research facility uses various cryogens to maintain temperatures below -150°C.
- Handling cryogens requires special training and protective equipment.
- Liquid helium is one of the most effective cryogens for achieving ultra-low temperatures.
- The storage tanks for cryogens must be specially insulated to prevent rapid evaporation.
- Scientists employ cryogens in electron microscopy to preserve specimen structure.