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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