noun
Meaning 1
A device used to maintain a constant low temperature.
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cryostat
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noun
Meaning 2
A device used to maintain a constant low temperature.
A microtome held at a constant low temperature.
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Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures
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Broader terms: thermostat, thermoregulator
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)lbor. English cryo- English -stat English cryostat From cryo- + -stat.