Thermoacidophile (Noun)
Meaning
Archaebacteria that thrive in strongly acidic environments at high temperatures.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The microorganism's unique characteristics classified it as a thermoacidophile, able to survive in temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius and pH levels below 2.
- Scientists studying the geothermal springs discovered a previously unknown species of thermoacidophile that could tolerate conditions previously thought inhospitable to life.
- Thermoacidophiles are of great interest to researchers due to their potential to break down toxic chemicals in high-temperature acidic environments.
- In the acidic hot springs of Yellowstone, researchers identified a diverse community of thermoacidophiles, including microorganisms with unique enzymes that allow them to thrive in the harsh conditions.
- The team's research focused on understanding the biochemical adaptations that enable certain thermoacidophiles to not only survive but actually flourish in extremely acidic environments at temperatures that would be lethal to most other organisms.