cryogenic

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cryogenic

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "cryogenic"

cryogenic /ˌkraɪəˈdʒɛnɪk/

  • First syllable:

    • /kraɪ/

      • /k/ - Voiceless velar stop

      • /r/ - Alveolar approximant

      • /aɪ/ - Monophthong, high-mid front unrounded vowel

  • Second syllable:

    • /ə/ - Reduced vowel (schwa)

  • Third syllable:

    • /dʒɛn/

      • /dʒ/ - Affricate, voiced palato-alveolar stop

      • /ɛ/ - Mid-front unrounded vowel

      • /n/ - Alveolar nasal

  • Fourth syllable:

    • /ɪk/

      • /ɪ/ - High front unrounded vowel

      • /k/ - Voiceless velar stop

Word Form Variations

Cryogenic is already in its singular form. It does not have a plural form, as it refers to a specific field or process rather than a countable object.

However, it can be used in compound words or phrases to describe things related to cryogenics:

  • Cryogenic tank

  • Cryogenic liquid

  • Cryogenic storage

  • Cryogenic temperature

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Cryogenics: The study of the behavior of matter at extremely low temperatures, typically below -150 degrees Celsius.

    • Synonyms: Low-temperature physics, cryophysics

    • Antonyms: High-temperature physics, thermophysics

Adjective

  • Cryogenic: Relating to or involving extremely low temperatures.

    • Synonyms: Low-temperature, frigid, glacial

    • Antonyms: High-temperature, warm, hot

Verb

  • Cryogenize: To cool or freeze something to extremely low temperatures.

    • Synonyms: Freeze, refrigerate, supercool

    • Antonyms: Heat, warm, thaw

Examples of Use

Books

  • "The cryogenic chamber was a marvel of engineering, designed to preserve the body for centuries." (From a science fiction novel)

  • "Cryogenic freezing is a controversial method of preserving the human body for future revival." (From a non-fiction book on medical technology)

Newspapers

  • "Scientists at the local university are developing a new cryogenic storage system for organs." (Local newspaper article)

  • "The cryogenic tank exploded, causing a major environmental disaster." (National newspaper article)

Online Publications

  • "Cryogenic therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for various health conditions." (Health and wellness blog)

  • "The company is investing in cryogenic technology to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing process." (Business news website)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "In the movie Avatar, the Na'vi people use cryogenic sleep to travel long distances."

  • "A character in the video game Mass Effect is revived from cryogenic stasis after a thousand years."

  • "A popular TikTok trend involves using cryogenic therapy to improve skin health."

General Public Discourse

  • "Have you heard about that new cryogenic freezer that can preserve food for years?" (Casual conversation)

  • "The cryogenic facility is a major economic asset for our community." (Local government meeting)

  • "I'm not sure I believe in the idea of cryogenic freezing for future revival." (Personal opinion)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Cryogenic

  1. "Cryogenic technology allows us to glimpse a future where even death might be paused." — Anonymous

  2. "The promise of cryogenic sleep is the promise of tomorrow—if only we could wake to see it." — Anonymous

  3. "Cryogenic dreams are the dreams of a world still waiting to be born." — Anonymous

  4. "The power of cryogenic preservation is in the hope it holds, not in the certainty it offers." — Anonymous

  5. "Cryogenic freezing: humanity’s final gamble with time itself." — Anonymous

  6. "To be cryogenic is to embrace the cold logic of possibility." — Anonymous

  7. "Cryogenic slumber is a bet that tomorrow will be better than today." — Anonymous

  8. "In the realm of cryogenic science, we dare to pause life’s clock and dream of tomorrow." — Anonymous

  9. "Cryogenic technology challenges our understanding of life, death, and everything in between." — Anonymous

  10. "Cryogenic chambers are the modern pharaohs’ tombs—hopes frozen in the ice of time." — Anonymous

Etymology

Cryogenic comes from two Greek words:

  • Kryos: Meaning "cold" or "frost"

  • Genic: Meaning "producing" or "generating"

So, when you put them together, "cryogenic" means something related to producing or generating cold or frost.

The first known use of "cryogenic" was in the 19th century. It was used to describe the study of extremely low temperatures and the processes involved in achieving them.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Cryogenic

"Ice cold": This phrase is often used to describe something that is very cold or indifferent.

  1. "Frozen in time": This phrase suggests something that has been preserved or unchanged for a long period.

  2. "Cold as ice": This phrase is used to describe someone who is emotionally distant or unsympathetic.

  3. "To be in a cold sweat": This phrase means to be very nervous or anxious.

  4. "To be frozen with fear": This phrase indicates a state of extreme fear or terror.

While these phrases don't directly use "cryogenic," they capture the essence of coldness and preservation, which are central themes associated with the word.

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Source Information

Definition of cryogenic from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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