kälteliebend

psychrophilic, cold-loving

Word details

German meaning
Organismen, die niedrige Temperaturen zum Leben und Wachstum bevorzugen oder benötigen.
English meaning
Psychrophilic
Synonym
psychrophil, kryophil
German example
Kälteliebende Bakterien können in Gletschern überleben.
English example
Psychrophilic bacteria can survive in glaciers.

Example sentences with “kälteliebend”

  1. Diese Pflanze ist kälteliebend. (This plant is cold-loving.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'kälteliebend' mean in biology?

It refers to organisms, such as bacteria or plants, that thrive in cold environments. It is the German equivalent of 'psychrophilic'.