cryogen

/ˈkraɪədʒən/
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Other forms: cryogens

Definitions of cryogen
  1. noun
    a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
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    types:
    liquid nitrogen
    nitrogen in a liquid state
    liquid air
    air in a liquid state
    type of:
    refrigerant
    any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
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