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acidophilic

adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐsidiˈɔfilu/a·ci·dó·fi·lo

Definition

1

Preferring or thriving best in acidic environments.

Usage examples

“Some acidophilic bacteria are used in yogurt production.”
“Plants of the genus Rhododendron are generally acidophilic.”

Common combinations

acidophilic organismacidophilic bacteriumacidophilic medium