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cryogen Definition

cryo·gen (krī′ō jən, -ə-)

noun

a refrigerant

Etymology: cryo- + -gen

cryogen Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • liquid: To cool the sample, liquid cryogen is drawn from the helium reservoir, through a capillary tube and into a heat exchanger.

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