IPA: /kraɪˈɒnɪk/
KK: /kraɪˈɒnɪk/
Relating to the practice of preserving individuals at very low temperatures after death, with the hope of future revival.
The scientists are researching cryonic methods to preserve human bodies for potential future resuscitation.
Cryonic → It is formed from "cryon" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold or frost) and "-ic" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "cryonic" refers to something related to or characterized by cold, particularly in the context of preserving bodies at low temperatures.
Think of 'cold' ('kryos') when you hear 'cryonic' — it relates to preserving things at very low temperatures.