cryogenics
[/kraɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪks/]
nounpl: N/A (uncountable)
criogenia
1. The branch of physics and engineering that deals with the production and behavior of materials at very low temperatures, typically below -150°C (-238°F)
Cryogenics is essential in the liquefaction of gases like nitrogen and helium for industrial and scientific applications.
A criogenia é essencial na liquefação de gases como nitrogênio e hélio para aplicações industriais e científicas.
2. The technology or process of freezing and preserving biological materials or organisms at extremely low temperatures
Cryogenics enables the long-term storage of sperm, eggs, and tissue samples for medical research.
A criogenia permite o armazenamento de longo prazo de espermatozoides, óvulos e amostras de tecido para pesquisa médica.
3. The application of ultra-low temperature techniques in medical treatments and preservation of human remains
Some people are interested in cryogenics as a potential future life extension technology.
Algumas pessoas estão interessadas em criogenia como uma tecnologia potencial de extensão da vida no futuro.
Cryogenics is primarily a technical and scientific term used in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In the USA, it has gained popular cultural attention through science fiction and discussions about life extension. In Brazil, the term is predominantly used in academic, medical, and industrial contexts. The technology is particularly relevant in Brazil's petrochemical industry for liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and storage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
frozen in time (metaphorical reference to cryogenic preservation)
reaching absolute zero (approaching theoretical limit in cryogenics)
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