How Do You Spell CRYOPHORUS?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈa͡ɪəfˌɔːɹəs] (IPA)

The word "Cryophorus" is spelled with a combination of Greek and Latin roots. The first part of the word, "cryo," comes from the Greek word for "cold," while the second part, "phorus," comes from the Latin word for "bearer" or "carrier." The correct pronunciation of the word in IPA phonetic transcription is /kraɪˈɑːfərəs/. The accent is on the second syllable, and the "ph" is pronounced as an "f" sound, as it is in most Greek-derived words in English.

CRYOPHORUS Meaning and Definition

1. A cryophorus is a scientific apparatus, typically used in laboratories, designed to generate extremely low temperatures or to maintain temperature equilibrium between two substances. The word "cryophorus" is derived from the Greek words "kryos," meaning cold, and "phoros," meaning carrier or bearer.

   The cryophorus consists of a hollow glass vessel, usually in the shape of a U-tube or a bulb with a stem. The closed end of the vessel contains a small amount of a volatile liquid, such as water or nitrogen, while the open end is exposed to the atmosphere. The device works on the principle of the evaporation and condensation of the volatile liquid.

   Initially, when the cryophorus is at room temperature, the volatile liquid evaporates and fills the empty portion of the glass vessel. This causes the remaining liquid to cool down and freeze, acting as a heat sink. When the cryophorus is placed in contact with another object or substance, thermal energy transfers from the object to the evaporating liquid inside the cryophorus.

   As the volatile liquid evaporates, it travels to the other end of the vessel where it condenses due to the cooler temperature. This condensation releases the absorbed thermal energy, causing the vapor to turn back into a liquid state. The cryophorus maintains a constant temperature as long as evaporation and condensation occur simultaneously.

   Cryophori are commonly used in scientific research and various applications, such as cryogenics, where ultra-low temperatures are required for experiments or preservation. They provide a convenient and efficient method for maintaining temperature equilibrium between different substances, thereby enabling processes that require controlled cooling.

2. An instrument for freezing water by its own evaporation.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CRYOPHORUS

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Etymology of CRYOPHORUS

The word Cryophorus is derived from two Greek words: kryos, meaning cold, and phoros, meaning bearer or carrier. Thus, Cryophorus translates to cold carrier or cold bearer.