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acidophilic

Definitions of acidophilic
  1. adjective
    especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium
    synonyms: acidophilous, aciduric
    acid-loving
    thriving in a relatively acidic environment (especially of plants requiring a pH well below 7)
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