acidophile

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Pronunciation

/əˈsɪdəfɪl/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

acid loving organism. an organism which grows optimally under acidic conditions (pH less than six). Acidophiles may grow poorly or not at all at pH 7 or above.

Etymology

Latin, from acidus & philus

acidophile
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014