cryogenics

/ˌkraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks/
noun
  1. The branch of physics that deals with the production and effects of very low temperatures (below -150°C or -238°F).
    • The lab specializes in cryogenics, freezing samples for long-term storage.
    • Scientists in the field of cryogenics study how materials behave at extremely low temperatures.
    • Cryogenics is used to keep superconducting magnets cold in MRI machines.
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