Aerophilous (Adjective)
Meaning
Depending on free oxygen or air; "aerobic fermentation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Aerophilous bacteria require oxygen to thrive and are often found in environments with high oxygen levels.
- The scientist studied the unique properties of aerophilous organisms that could survive in low-oxygen environments.
- Aerophilous fermentation processes rely on oxygen to convert sugars into energy.
- In contrast to anaerobic organisms, aerophilous microorganisms need oxygen to grow and multiply.
- The researchers focused on the role of aerophilous yeast in brewing and its effect on the quality of beer.