psychrophil

psychrophilic; cold-loving (organisms)

English translations

  1. 01

    psychrophilic

  2. 02

    psychrophile

Word details

German meaning
Liebt Kälte; beschreibt Organismen, die bei niedrigen Temperaturen optimal wachsen.
English meaning
Psychrophilic
Synonym
kälteliebend
German example
Psychrophile Bakterien können in eisigen Umgebungen überleben.
English example
Psychrophilic bacteria can survive in icy environments.

Example sentences with “psychrophil”

  1. Psychrophile Bakterien überleben in arktischem Eis. (Psychrophilic bacteria survive in Arctic ice.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'psychrophil' mean in biology?

'Psychrophil' comes from Greek and describes microorganisms that thrive in extremely cold environments.