cryoprotective
/ˌkraɪoʊprəˈtɛktɪv/
adjective
- Describing a substance or process that protects living tissue or cells from damage caused by freezing.
- Glycerol is a common cryoprotective agent used in preserving embryos.
- Scientists are developing new cryoprotective compounds for organ transplantation.
- The lab added a cryoprotective solution to the cells before freezing them.