Oil-loving

Translation of "oil-loving" into Russian

Adjective

oil-loving

more oil-loving Comp.

most oil-loving Super.

Compound adjective, typically used attributively to describe organisms or substances that show affinity for oil.

спец.; химия, биология: имеющий сродство к маслам или нефти

Oil-loving microbes can break down hydrocarbons in polluted water.

Олеофильные микробы могут разлагать углеводороды в загрязнённой воде.

Additional translations

нефтефильный

редко; спец.; описывает материалы или организмы, предпочитающие нефть

Adjective

Having an affinity for, thriving in, or characterized by oil; preferring or attracted to oily substances or environments.

Oil-loving microbes can break down hydrocarbons in polluted water.