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CRYOGENICS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
Synonyms:
cryogenics; cryogeny
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cryogenics" is a kind of...):
natural philosophy; physics (the science of matter and energy and their interactions)
Domain member category:
absolute zero ((cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit)
Derivation:
cryogenic (of or relating to very low temperatures)
