cryo-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. cold, freezing
  2. cryonics

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cryo-.wav /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/

Word forms

cryo-

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)lbor. English cryo- Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os, “ice, icy cold, chill, frost”).

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