cold-resistant
Survives freezing temperatures
Cold-resistant describes the ability to withstand low temperatures without damage or loss of function.
The term applies to plants that survive frost, materials that maintain integrity in freezing conditions, or organisms adapted to harsh winters: cold-resistant crops, cold-resistant bacteria.
Often interchangeable with cold-tolerant or frost-resistant.
Fitting to new conditions
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- torporInactive, sluggish state
- blubberMarine mammal fat
down feathers · countercurrent · cryoprotectant · metabolic rate · insulation · fat reserves · huddling · vasoconstriction
Able to endure difficulty
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
- perennialRecurring each year
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- dormancySuspended biological activity
overwintering · mulching · snow cover · acclimation · winter kill · dieback · microclimate · windbreak
Shielded from heat loss
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- windproofImpenetrable to air currents
breathable · moisture-wicking · parka · anorak · balaclava · mittens · mukluks · base layer
Shielded from heat loss
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- cryogenicExtremely low temperature
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
alloy · composite · ductility · brittleness · thermal expansion · coating · sealant · gasket
Cereal planted in autumn
- ryeHardy cereal crop
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- Brussels sproutsMiniature cabbage-like vegetables
- frost blanketLightweight crop insulator
root cellar · greenhouse · hoop house · germination · bolting · crop rotation · cover crop · raised bed
adaptation
Fitting to new conditions
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
- torporInactive, sluggish state
blubber · down feathers · countercurrent · cryoprotectant · metabolic rate · insulation · fat reserves · huddling · vasoconstriction · shivering
hardy
Able to endure difficulty
- wintergreenAromatic evergreen herb
- perennialRecurring each year
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
dormancy · overwintering · mulching · snow cover · acclimation · winter kill · dieback · microclimate · windbreak
insulated
Shielded from heat loss
windproof · breathable · moisture-wicking · parka · anorak · balaclava · mittens · mukluks · base layer · shell
insulated
Shielded from heat loss
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- cryogenicExtremely low temperature
polymer · alloy · composite · ductility · brittleness · thermal expansion · coating · sealant · gasket · elastomer
winter wheat
Cereal planted in autumn
- ryeHardy cereal crop
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- Brussels sproutsMiniature cabbage-like vegetables
frost blanket · root cellar · greenhouse · hoop house · germination · bolting · crop rotation · cover crop · raised bed · thermal mass
- product featuressize, color, durable, quality, material
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, sturdy, portable
- ruggedheavy-duty, toughness, reinforced, durability, hardened
cold-resistantdelicate
Easily broken or harmed
tender · tropical · fragile · sensitive · vulnerable