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halobiont

[ hal-oh-bahy-ont, hey-loh- ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. an organism that thrives in a saline environment.


halobiont

/ ˌhæləʊˈbaɪɒnt /

noun

  1. a plant or animal that lives in a salty environment such as the sea
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Derived Forms

  • ˌhalobiˈontic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • halo·bi·ontic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of halobiont1

First recorded in 1925–30; halo- + -biont ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of halobiont1

C20: from halo- + -biont from Greek bios life

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