acidophilic
[ uh-sid-uh-fil-ik, as-i-duh- ]
/ əˌsɪd əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌæs ɪ də- /
adjective
Biology. having an affinity for acid stains; eosinophilic.
Ecology. thriving in or requiring an acid environment.
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