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cryogen
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cry·o·gen  (kr-jn)
n.
A liquid, such as liquid nitrogen, that boils at a temperature below about 110 K (-160°C) and is used to obtain very low temperatures; a refrigerant.
cryogen [ˈkraɪədʒən]
n
(Chemistry) a substance used to produce low temperatures; a freezing mixture
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Noun1.cryogen - a liquid that boils at below -160 C and is used as a refrigerant
liquid nitrogen - nitrogen in a liquid state
liquid air - air in a liquid state
refrigerant - any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
Translations
cryogen
n → Kühlmittel nt


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