English word thiotrophic comes from English thio-, English -trophic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| thio- | English (eng) | (chemistry) containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element. |
| -trophic | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -trophy. |
| thiotrophic | English (eng) | (biology) Describing an organism that oxidizes sulfur compounds as a major part of its metabolism. |