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psychrophilic

/ˌsaɪkrəʊˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
1.
(esp of bacteria) showing optimum growth at low temperatures
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psychrophilic in Medicine

psychrophilic psy·chro·phil·ic (sī'krō-fĭl'ĭk)
adj.
Thriving at relatively low temperatures. Used of certain bacteria.

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