cryogenics
/ˌkraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks/
noun
- 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.