# microaerophilic

> English word · Adjective

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to a microaerophile or to microaerophily.
2. Able to thrive in an environment low in oxygen.

## Etymology
From micro- + aerophilic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/microaerophilic
