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microaerophilic

UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌeə.rəʊˈfɪl.ɪk/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛr.əˈfɪl.ɪk/

Translations

microaerophilicadjective
more microaerophilic
Comp.
most microaerophilic
Super.
UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌeə.rəʊˈfɪl.ɪk/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛr.əˈfɪl.ɪk/
The microaerophilic bacteria thrive in environments with low oxygen levels.
Микроаэрофильные бактерии процветают в средах с низким уровнем кислорода.
Synonyms
oxygen-limited
low-oxygen-adapted
hypoxia-preferring
low-oxygen
microaerophilous
microaerobic

Definitions

microaerophilicadjective
Requiring oxygen to survive, but at lower levels than are present in the atmosphere.
The microaerophilic bacteria thrived in the laboratory's controlled environment where oxygen levels were carefully regulated.
Pertaining to microorganisms or environments characterized by oxygen concentrations lower than those of the atmosphere.
Researchers isolated a microaerophilic strain from the stomach biopsy.
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