Argentophilous

Translation of "argentophilous" into Russian

Adjective

argentophilous

Scientific descriptive adjective formed with the suffix -philous, meaning "having an affinity for"; not normally gradable.

Argentophilous plants are often found on the tailings of old silver mines.

Аргентофильные растения часто встречаются на отвалах старых серебряных рудников.

Additional translations

серебролюбивый

редко, описательно

Adjective

Of a plant: able to grow in or tolerant of soils containing significant amounts of silver.

Argentophilous plants are often found on the tailings of old silver mines.

Of tissue, cells, or microorganisms: showing a marked affinity for silver salts and therefore readily stained by them.

The argentophilous fibers became darkly colored after silver impregnation.