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cryoprotectant
cry·o·pro·tec·tant
noun A substance, such as glycerol, used to protect cells or tissues from damage during freezing.
Related Forms:
- cryoprotectant cryˌo·pro·tecˈtant adjective
- cryˌo·pro·tecˈtive adjective
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