cryogenesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From cryo- + -genesis.
Meanings
- The combination of thermophysical, physiochemical, physiomechanical processes occurring in freezing and thawing earth materials.
- The geologic processes that create permafrost.
- The process of mediablasting a surface with dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cryogeneses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |