cryoprotectant
/ˌkraɪoʊprəˈtɛktənt/
noun
- A substance used to protect cells or tissues from damage during freezing.
- The scientist added a cryoprotectant to the sample before freezing it.
- Glycerol is a common cryoprotectant used to preserve red blood cells.
- Without a cryoprotectant, ice crystals can destroy the cell membranes.
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