acidophilic
adjectivetécnico/ɐsidiˈɔfilu/low
a·ci·dó·fi·lo
Definition
Preferring or thriving best in acidic environments.
Some acidophilic bacteria are used in yogurt production.
Plants of the genus Rhododendron are generally acidophilic.
Common collocations
acidophilic organismacidophilic bacteriumacidophilic medium
Etymology
Do grego 'akidós' (pontiagudo, ácido) + 'philós' (amigo).