halophile
noun
any organism, most commonly a species of archaea, that requires a salt-rich environment for its growth and survival.
halophilic
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a word derived from
halophile.
Example Sentences
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Marine algae, such as Dunaliella, grow in halophilic media that few organisms can survive.
From Nature ● Aug. 15, 2012
