Cryoprotectant
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryoprotectant is a noun meaning (biology) Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing.
Meaning
(biology) Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing.
Word Forms
- cryoprotectants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cryoprotection, cryopreservative, lyoprotectant, cryopreservant, cryopreserving, cryofixative.
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