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cryopreservation

cry·o·pres·er·va·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krahy-oh-prez-er-vey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkraɪ oʊˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krahy-oh-prez-er-vey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkraɪ oʊˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən/

Definitions of cryopreservation word

  • noun cryopreservation the storage of blood or living tissues at extremely cold temperatures, often -196 degrees Celsius. 1
  • noun cryopreservation The preservation of biological tissue at cryogenic temperatures, typically at -80°C (dry ice temperature) or -196°C (the boiling point of liquid nitrogen). 1

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Origin of cryopreservation

First appearance:

before 1972
One of the 2% newest English words
1972; cryo- + preservation

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Parts of speech for Cryopreservation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cryopreservation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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