Acidophilous (Adjective)
Meaning
Especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The acidophilous bacteria in the soil were able to thrive in the low pH environment.
- Acidophilous microorganisms are often found in areas with high concentrations of sulfuric acid.
- The acidophilous properties of the bacteria allowed it to survive in the acidic hot springs.
- In the laboratory, the scientists studied the acidophilous bacteria that had been isolated from the mine drainage.
- The acidophilous nature of the microbe made it an ideal candidate for use in bioremediation of acidic waste sites.