cryogeny

/kraɪəˈdʒɪni/ or /kraɪəˈdʒɑːni/

Definitions

1. noun

The science of low-temperature phenomena, including the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures.

“The researchers studied the effects of cryogeny on the superconducting properties of certain materials.”

2. noun

The production and maintenance of low temperatures, especially in the production of cryogenic fluids.

“The cryogeny facility was designed to produce and store liquid nitrogen and helium.”

Synonyms

  • cryogenics
  • low-temperature physics

Antonyms

  • high-temperature physics
  • thermodynamics