Where does “cryofocus” come from?
cryofocus (English) comes from English focus, from Latin focus — fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;...
cryofocus (English): To trap or detain gaseous compounds in a cryotrap
Definitions
- To trap or detain gaseous compounds in a cryotrap
Ancestry of “cryofocus”, step by step
cryofocus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English focus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | focus | A point at which reflected or refracted rays of... |
| 2 | Latin | focus | fireplace, hearth; firepan, coal pan, brazier;... |
via English cryo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cryo | cryoprecipitate |