Definition of ACIDOPHILOUS

acidophilous

Adjective Satellite

  • especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium

Adj

  • That thrives in an acidic environment

Origin / Etymology

From acido- + -philous.

Synonyms

acidophilic, aciduric

Scrabble Score: 20

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acidophilous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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