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acidophilic
adjectivetechnicaluncommon/ɐsidiˈɔfilu/a·ci·dó·fi·lo
Definition
1Preferring or thriving best in acidic environments.
Usage examples
“Some acidophilic bacteria are used in yogurt production.”
“Plants of the genus Rhododendron are generally acidophilic.”
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acidophilic organismacidophilic bacteriumacidophilic medium