Acidophilic (Adjective)
Meaning
Especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Some acidophilic bacteria thrive in the low-pH environments of hot springs and acidic lakes.
- Thiobacillus ferrooxidans is an acidophilic bacterium that plays a key role in the bioleaching of metals.
- The acidophilic properties of certain microorganisms make them useful for cleaning up contaminated sites.
- Scientists have discovered a new species of acidophilic bacteria that can survive in extremely acidic conditions.
- Acidophilic microorganisms are essential for the breakdown of organic matter in acidic soil environments.