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microaerophilous

UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌɛərəʊˈfɪləs/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛrəˈfɪləs/

Translations

microaerophilousadjective
more microaerophilous
Comp.
most microaerophilous
Super.
UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌɛərəʊˈfɪləs/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛrəˈfɪləs/
The microaerophilous bacteria thrive in environments with low oxygen levels.
Микроаэрофильные бактерии процветают в средах с низким уровнем кислорода.
Synonyms
microaerophilic
microaerobic
low-oxygen preferring
low-oxygen tolerant
requires low oxygen

Definitions

microaerophilousadjective
Of an organism (especially a bacterium): requiring oxygen for growth, but at lower partial pressures than are present in normal atmospheric conditions.
The microaerophilous bacteria thrived in the laboratory's controlled environment, where oxygen levels were carefully regulated.
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