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cryopreserving

IPA: //ˌkraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrvɪŋ//

KK: /kraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of preserving cells, tissues, or any biological constructs by cooling them to very low temperatures to stop all biological activity.

Example: Cryopreserving stem cells can help in future medical treatments.

verb

Definition: To preserve cells, tissues, or other biological samples by cooling them to very low temperatures to stop all biological activity and prevent damage.

Example: Scientists are cryopreserving stem cells for future research.

cryoprobe

IPA: /ˈkraɪəˌproʊb/

KK: /ˈkraɪoʊproʊb/

noun

Definition: A tool used in surgery that applies very low temperatures to tissues to freeze them, often for medical treatments.

Example: The doctor used a cryoprobe to treat the tumor by freezing it.

cryoprotectant

IPA: /ˌkraɪəʊprəˈtɛktənt/

KK: /kraɪəʊprəˈtɛktənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent damage to cells or tissues when they are frozen.

Example: Glycerol is a common cryoprotectant used in cell preservation.

cryoscope

IPA: /ˈkraɪəˌskoʊp/

KK: /kraɪəˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device that measures the temperature at which a liquid freezes.

Example: The scientist used a cryoscope to determine the freezing point of the solution.

cryoscopic

IPA: /kraɪˈɒskəpɪk/

KK: /kraɪˈɒskəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a method of measuring the freezing point of a substance to determine its properties.

Example: The cryoscopic method is often used in chemistry to analyze solutions.

cryostat

IPA: /ˈkraɪəˌstæt/

KK: /ˈkraɪəˌstæt/

noun

Definition: A device that keeps things very cold, often used in scientific experiments to maintain low temperatures.

Example: The researchers used a cryostat to keep the samples at a constant low temperature during the experiment.

cryostatic

IPA: /ˌkraɪəˈstætɪk/

KK: /kraɪəˈstætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a device that maintains very low temperatures or to the state of being frozen.

Example: The cryostatic system is essential for preserving biological samples at low temperatures.

cryotron

IPA: /ˈkraɪəˌtrɒn/

KK: /kraɪəˌtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A device that acts as a switch using superconducting materials to control electrical currents.

Example: The engineers used a cryotron to improve the efficiency of the circuit.

cryptal

IPA: /ˈkrɪptəl/

KK: /ˈkrɪptəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to hidden or secret places, often used in the context of underground chambers or tombs.

Example: The archaeologists discovered cryptal structures beneath the ancient city.

crystal

IPA: /ˈkrɪs.təl/

KK: /ˈkrɪs.təl/

adjective

Definition: Something that is clear, transparent, or resembles a solid form of a mineral that has a regular shape.

Example: The crystal vase sparkled in the sunlight.

noun

Definition: A solid material that has a regular, repeating pattern of atoms or molecules, often clear and shiny, and can be found in nature or made artificially.

Example: The necklace was made of beautiful crystal that sparkled in the light.

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