acidophile

/ækɪdəʊfaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who thrives in acidic environments, often used to describe microorganisms that live in acidic conditions.

“The team of scientists studied the acidophile bacteria found in the hot springs.”

Synonyms

  • acid-loving organism
  • acidophilic organism

Antonyms

  • alkaliphile
  • alkalophilic organism