1. relating to or involving the production of very low temperatures
Usage: scientific; technical
2. relating to the preservation of biological materials at extremely low temperatures
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The laboratory uses cryogenic equipment to freeze samples.
• Liquid nitrogen is stored in cryogenic containers.
• Scientists are researching cryogenic preservation of organs.
• The rocket fuel requires cryogenic storage conditions.
• Cryogenic temperatures can reach below -150 degrees Celsius.
• The hospital has a cryogenic facility for storing blood samples.