thermophil

thermophilic; heat-loving (plants/bacteria)

English translations

  1. 01

    thermophile

  2. 02

    thermophile

Word details

German meaning
Thermophil bedeutet wärmeliebend und wird oft verwendet, um Organismen zu beschreiben, die hohe Temperaturen bevorzugen.
English meaning
thermophilic
Synonym
wärmeliebend
German example
Thermophile Bakterien gedeihen in heißen Quellen.
English example
Thermophilic bacteria thrive in hot springs.
Comparative
thermophilerSuperlative: am thermophilsten

Example sentences with “thermophil”

  1. Diese Pflanze ist thermophil. (This plant is heat-loving.)

Frequently asked questions

Where does it come from?

Greek 'thermos' (heat) and 'philein' (to love).