Cryophorus
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryophorus is a noun meaning (chemistry) An instrument used to illustrate the freezing of water by its own evaporation. Typically, it consists of two glass bulbs connected by a tube and containing only a quantity of water and water vapour, devoid of air. When one bulb is subjected to freezing temperature, the other freezes.
Meaning
(chemistry) An instrument used to illustrate the freezing of water by its own evaporation. Typically, it consists of two glass bulbs connected by a tube and containing only a quantity of water and water vapour, devoid of air. When one bulb is subjected to freezing temperature, the other freezes.
Word Forms
- cryophoruses
Synonyms for cryophorus
Depending on context, synonyms include frost-bearer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryoscope, cryoscopy, cryobuffer, cryology, cryogen, cryotrap.
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