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Definition of Cryogenics
1. Noun. The branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures.
Examples of category: Absolute Zero
Generic synonyms: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Derivative terms: Cryogenic
Definition of Cryogenics
1. Noun. the science and technology of the production of very low temperatures ¹
2. Noun. the scientific study of low temperature phenomena ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cryogenics
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Medical Definition of Cryogenics
1. The science concerned with the production and effects of very low temperatures, particularly temperatures in the range of liquid helium (<4.25 K). Origin: cryo-+ G. -gen, producing (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cryogenics
Literary usage of Cryogenics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Stages to Saturn: A Technological History of the Apollo/Saturn Launch Vehicle by Roger E. Bilstein (1999)
"In support of the space effort, scientists and engineers accomplished a number
of major breakthroughs, not only in the field of cryogenics itself, ..."
2. Utilisation and Reliability of High Power Proton Accelerators: Workshop by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (2001)
"Drawback • cryogenics. Advantages of superconducting cavities • High efficiency.
... cryogenics. System down. No immediate impact on operation. ..."
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