English Explanatory Dictionary

acidophilic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Thriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.
  2. Easily stained with acidic dyes, such as eosin.

Pronunciation

/ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/ /ˌæsɪdoʊˈfɪlɪk/

Word forms

acidophilic more acidophilic most acidophilic

Etymology

From acid + -o- + -philic.

Synonyms

acidophilous

Related words

acidophil acidophile

Derived words

acidophilicity nonacidophilic
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