cryogenics

noun

the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures

Roots

kryoscryo- · Greek · icy cold genes-gen · Greek · producing, born

Synonyms for cryogenics

cryologyadj refrigerationn freezingn coolingn regelationn congelationn congealmentn

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The word cryogenics breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: cryo-, from Greek kryos (“icy cold”); and -gen, from Greek genes (“producing, born”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.