Cryoprocess
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of cryo-process. alt-of, alternative
"This is the freeze-dry method, where the creature is frozen immediately upon killing or death and left frozen for a long period of time, during which time it is completely desiccated by the cryoprocess. If this method is used, it may be necessary to relax the specimen or specimens overnight unless the specimens were pinned and legs arranged for the cryoprocess, which all depends upon the space available in the freezer."
- 1 Alternative form of cryo-process. alt-of, alternative
"Work on several yeasts has shown preservation of cell surface structures by cryoprocessing that had not been possible with conventional procedures (Baba and Osumi 1987; Käppeli et al. 1984; Walther et al. 1984; Tokunaga et al. 1986)."
Example
More examples"This is the freeze-dry method, where the creature is frozen immediately upon killing or death and left frozen for a long period of time, during which time it is completely desiccated by the cryoprocess. If this method is used, it may be necessary to relax the specimen or specimens overnight unless the specimens were pinned and legs arranged for the cryoprocess, which all depends upon the space available in the freezer."
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