Cryogen
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A substance, typically a liquid, that boils at extremely low temperatures and is used as a refrigerant in cryogenic applications.
“Liquid nitrogen is the most widely used cryogen in scientific and medical laboratories.”
Pronunciation
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cry·o·gen
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Synonyms
coolantrefrigerant
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Wordle
Starts with CRY, ends in -GEN, contains O and E as interior vowels
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