cryoprotectant en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)lbor. English cryo- English protect Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English protectant English cryoprotectant From cryo- + protectant.
Meanings
- Any substance (typically a polyhydric alcohol) that prevents cell damage on freezing
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cryoprotectants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
pt crioprotetor (substance that prevents cell damage on freezing) · it crioprotettore (substance that prevents cell damage on freezing) · ru криопроте́ктор (substance that prevents cell damage on freezing)