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Definition of Cryophilic
1. Adjective. (microbiology) growing best at low temperatures, typically below 10 degrees Celsius ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cryophilic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Cryophilic
1. Synonym: crymophilic. Origin: cryo-+ G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cryophilic
Literary usage of Cryophilic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"... and a is a dimensionless factor varying from 0 to 10 with an increase in the
degree of cryophilic nature of the material of the base from -1 to +1. ..."
2. Laboratory Manual in General Microbiology by Dept. of Bacteriology and Public Health, Michigan, Michigan Agricultural College, Michigan State University, East Lansing Agricultural College, Dept. of Bacteriology and Hygiene (1916)
"According to their optimum temperature, into: cryophilic (psychrophilic, term
used chiefly for water organ- Min. Opt. Max. isms) bacteria 0° C. 15° C. 30° ..."
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