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acidophilic

/ˌæsɪdəʊˈfɪlɪk/ adjective

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  1. Thriving under acidic conditions; relating to or being an acidophile.
  2. Easily stained with acidic dyes, such as eosin.

Origin

From acid + -o- + -philic.

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