archeal

/ɑrˈkiːl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of archaea, a domain of single-celled microorganisms.

“The archeal enzymes were found to be highly efficient in breaking down complex compounds.”

2. noun

a member of the domain Archaea.

“The scientists studied the behavior of archeal cells under extreme conditions.”

Synonyms

  • archaean
  • archaeotic

Antonyms

  • eukaryotic