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(biology) Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing.
Use cryoprotectant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cryoprotectant means (biology) Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing.
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Use cryoprotectant where its definition matches the intended context.
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