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Noun: acidophil  u'si-du,fil or a'si-du,fil
  1. An organism that thrives in acidic environments
    "Acidophils play a role in acid mine drainage ecosystems";
    - acidophile

Derived forms: acidophils

Type of: bacteria, bacterium

Encyclopedia: Acidophil