acidophile
acidophile
English
Noun
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Definition
An organism that lives and thrives under acidic conditions; a form of extremophile.
Etymology
From acid + -o- + -phile.
Example Sentences
- "The presence of this and other closely related Thermoplasmales suggests that these acidophiles are important contributors to acid mine drainage and may substantially impact iron and sulfur cycles."
- "Examples of acid vegetation include specific plant associations dominated by heath, sphagnum moss and many other acidophile plants."
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