halobiont

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

nounBiology.
  1. an organism that thrives in a saline environment.

Origin of halobiont

1
First recorded in 1925–30; halo- + -biont

Other words from halobiont

  • hal·o·bi·on·tic, adjective

Words Nearby halobiont

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British Dictionary definitions for halobiont

halobiont

/ (ˌhæləʊˈbaɪɒnt) /


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

Origin of halobiont

1
C20: from halo- + -biont from Greek bios life

Derived forms of halobiont

  • halobiontic, adjective

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