cold-sensitive
Affected by frost
Cold-sensitive describes something that reacts adversely to low temperatures or requires protection from cold.
Plants may be cold-sensitive, unable to survive frost: Move cold-sensitive herbs indoors before the first freeze.
People can be cold-sensitive, feeling chilled more easily than others.
Equipment or chemicals may be cold-sensitive, requiring storage above certain temperatures.
Neuron sensing temperature changes
- nerve endingsPeripheral neural sensors
- skinBody's outer layer
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- circulationMovement through a system
numbness · tingling · vasoconstriction · hypothermia · extremities · fingers · toes · capillaries
Color-changing with temperature
- phase changeMatter switching physical states
- thermal expansionVolume increase from warming
- brittlenessProne to snapping
- contractionReduction in size
cracking · rubber · plastics · LCD · electronics · batteries · lubricants · adhesives
Damaged by freezing
- tropical plantsWarm-region vegetation
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- frost protectionMeasures against ice damage
overwinter · dormancy · citrus · orchids · succulents · houseplants · leaf drop · microclimate
Heat removal for preservation
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- stabilityResistance to displacement
storage · spoilage · potency · expiration · shipping · reconstitution · vials · degradation
thermoreceptor
Neuron sensing temperature changes
- nerve endingsPeripheral neural sensors
- skinBody's outer layer
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
circulation · numbness · tingling · vasoconstriction · hypothermia · extremities · fingers · toes · capillaries · chilblains
thermochromic
Color-changing with temperature
- phase changeMatter switching physical states
- thermal expansionVolume increase from warming
- brittlenessProne to snapping
contraction · cracking · rubber · plastics · LCD · electronics · batteries · lubricants · adhesives · sealants
frost-tender
Damaged by freezing
- tropical plantsWarm-region vegetation
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
frost protection · overwinter · dormancy · citrus · orchids · succulents · houseplants · leaf drop · microclimate · container gardening
refrigeration
Heat removal for preservation
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
stability · storage · spoilage · potency · expiration · shipping · reconstitution · vials · degradation · efficacy
cold-sensitivecold-tolerant
Withstands freezing conditions
cold-resistant · cold-hardy · hardy · frost-resistant · cold-adapted
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