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Liquid nitrogen meaning

LIK-wid NY-troh-jen · noun

Nitrogen in a liquid state at extremely low temperatures, used for cooling and freezing.

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Other meanings

Nitrogen used in cryogenic applications.

A coolant in scientific and medical procedures.

A substance for rapid freezing in food processing.

The term refers specifically to nitrogen cooled below its boiling point to become liquid; it is commonly used in science and industry.

Examples

The scientist carefully handled the liquid nitrogen to freeze the samples.

Liquid nitrogen is used in cryogenics and medical procedures.

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