Etymology

cryoprotectant

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Today it means: Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing Full definition →

English protectant ← Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
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  1. Ancient Greekκρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
  2. Englishcryo-
  3. Englishprotect
  4. Englishprotectant
  5. English todaycryoprotectant

From cryo- + protectant.

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