ACIDOPHILE

acidophil, acidophile

(noun) an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

acidophile (plural acidophiles)

An organism that lives and thrives under acidic conditions; a form of extremophile.

A plant that thrives in relatively acid soil.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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