cryophilic
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cry·o·phil·ic
(krī′ə-fĭl′ĭk) also cry·oph·i·lous (krī-ŏf′ə-ləs)adj.
Having an affinity for or thriving at low temperatures.
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cryophilic
(ˌkraɪəˈfɪlɪk)adj
(Biology) biology able to thrive at low temperatures
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cry•o•phil•ic
(ˌkraɪ oʊˈfɪl ɪk)adj.
thriving at low temperatures.
[1940–45]
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Translations
kälteliebend