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basophilic

American  
[bey-suh-fil-ik] / ˌbeɪ səˈfɪl ɪk /
Also basophilous

adjective

Biology.
  1. having an affinity for basic stains.


Etymology

Origin of basophilic

First recorded in 1890–95; basophil + -ic

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