Cryophilic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cryophilic is an adjective meaning (microbiology) growing best at low temperatures, typically below 10 degrees Celsius.
Meaning
(microbiology) growing best at low temperatures, typically below 10 degrees Celsius.
Example Sentences
a cryophilic bacterium
Synonyms for cryophilic
Depending on context, synonyms include cryophilous, psychrophilic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychrophilic, psychrotrophic, mesophilic, psychotrophic, thermophilic, thermophillic.
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