cryophorus

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Synonyms: carpophorus

Antonyms: carpophorus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} An [[instrument]] used to [[illustrate]] the [[freeze|freezing]] of [[water]] by its own [[evaporation]]. Typically, it consists of two glass bulbs connected by a tube and containing only a quantity of water and water vapour, devoid of air. When one bulb is subjected to freezing temperature, the other freezes.

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