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Lithophilic
Translation of "lithophilic" into Russian
lithophilic
Adjective
lithophilic
Describes organisms or chemical elements with an affinity for rock or silicate phases
биология, геохимия
Several lithophilic lichens covered the granite boulders.
Несколько литофильных лишайников покрывали гранитные валуны.
Additional translations
скалолюбивый
о растениях и других организмах; разговорное Definitions
lithophilic
Adjective
Of a plant, fungus, or other organism: growing on or among rocks; rock-loving.
Several lithophilic lichens covered the granite boulders.
Chemistry, geology: Of an element or compound: tending to associate with silicate minerals and reside in the Earth's crust rather than in metallic or sulfide phases.
Lithium is a lithophilic element that concentrates in crustal rocks.