Psychrotrophic is a term often used in the food industry to describe microorganisms that can grow and thrive in cold temperatures. Synonyms for this word include cryophilic, cold-loving, or psychrophilic. Cryophilic refers to organisms that can survive in temperatures below freezing, while cold-loving and psychrophilic both describe organisms that prefer cold environments but may not necessarily thrive in sub-zero temperatures. Other synonyms for psychrotrophic include cold-tolerant or psychrotolerant, which emphasize an organism's ability to withstand cold temperatures rather than its preference for them. These terms can be useful when describing the microbiology of foods or other products that require cold storage or transport.