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Term: Acidophile

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A living organism that can thrive in highly acidic conditions.

Example Sentence: Acidophiles are microorganisms that are capable of surviving and metabolizing in harsh acidic environments, such as acid mine drainage sites.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing any organism or species that prefers or thrives in highly acidic environments.

Example Sentence: Several acidophile plant species have adapted to grow in soil with a low pH level, thriving in environments where other plants struggle to survive.