oxalotrophic

English

Etymology

oxalo- +‎ -trophic

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒfɪk

Adjective

oxalotrophic (not comparable)

1. Relating to oxalotrophy
   • 2015 December 4, “Novel Applications for Oxalate-Phosphate-Amine Metal-Organic-Frameworks (OPA-MOFs): Can an Iron-Based OPA-MOF Be Used as Slow-Release Fertilizer?”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Oxalate is such a carbon source because soils generally harbour oxalotrophic bacteria that may derive all their energy needs from oxalates via the oxalate-carbonate pathway.