HALOPHILE

halophile, halophil

(noun) archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

halophile (plural halophiles)

(biology) An organism that lives and thrives in an environment of high salinity, often requiring such an environment; a form of extremophile

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

29 June 2025

ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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