ACIDOPHILIC

acidophilic, acidophilous, aciduric

(adjective) especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

acidophilic (comparative more acidophilic, superlative most acidophilic)

Thriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.

Easily stained with acidic dyes, such as eosin.

Synonyms

• (thriving under acidic conditions): acidophilous

Hyponyms

• (easily stained with acidic dyes): eosinophilic

Source: Wiktionary



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