acidophilic

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Adjective acidophilic has 1 sense

acidophilic, acidophilous, aciduric - especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium
Antonym: alkaline-loving (indirect, via acid-loving)

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Term: Acidophilic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: (Popular) Describing an organism or cell that thrives in an acidic environment.

Sample Sentence 1: The acidophilic bacteria found in the stomach help in the digestion of food.

Sample Sentence 2: Acidophilic plants, like blueberries, prefer acidic soil for optimum growth.

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