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

Derived forms: acidophiles

Type of: bacteria, bacterium

Encyclopedia: Acidophile