deepfroze

/ˈdiːpfrɔz/

Definitions

1. verb

to freeze something deeply, typically in a scientific or technical context, often referring to the preservation of biological materials at very low temperatures.

“The scientists deepfroze the sample to preserve its delicate molecular structure.”

2. noun

something that has been deepfrozen, typically a biological material or a substance preserved at very low temperatures.

“The deepfroze tissue was used in the lab to study the effects of freezing on cellular structures.”

3. adjective

extremely frozen, typically to the point of preservation at very low temperatures.

“The deepfroze blocks of ice were used to cool the equipment in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • cryopreserved
  • frozen
  • preserved

Antonyms

  • melted
  • thawed
  • unfrozen