HyperDic: cryogen

English > 1 sense of the word cryogen:
NOUNsubstancecryogena liquid / liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
English > cryogen: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA liquid / liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant.
Narrowerliquid airAir in a liquid state
liquid nitrogennitrogen in a liquid state
BroaderrefrigerantAny substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
Adjectivescryogenicof or relating to very low temperatures

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