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“oligonitrophilous”
oligonitrophilous (adjective) (not comparable)
Concerning life in regions with a low amount of nitrogen: Some oligonitrophilous bacteria and microbes can grow in soil with a low nitrogen content, but too much nitrogen can lead to plants not thriving well.
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olig-, oligo-
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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