Associations to the word «Cryostat»

Wiktionary

CRYOSTAT, noun. Any device used to maintain a constant low temperature
CRYOSTAT, noun. (biology) A microtome held at a constant low temperature

Dictionary definition

CRYOSTAT, noun. A thermostat that operates at very low temperatures.

Wise words

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