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microaerophile

/ˌmaɪkrəˈɛrəfaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does microaerophile mean?

noun

An organism that grows best in low oxygen conditions, typically requiring an oxygen level of 2-20%.

Example

"The microaerophile bacteria thrived in the low-oxygen environment of the deep-sea trench."

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