acidophilic
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæsɪɾoʊˈfɪlɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɪlɪk
Adjective edit
acidophilic (comparative more acidophilic, superlative most acidophilic)
- Thriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.
- Easily stained with acidic dyes, such as eosin.
Synonyms edit
- (thriving under acidic conditions): acidophilous
Hyponyms edit
- (easily stained with acidic dyes): eosinophilic
Derived terms edit
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Translations edit
thriving under acidic conditions
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