halophile meaning

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halophile (noun): archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival.

Definition of halophile

  1. archaebacteria requiring a salt-rich environment for growth and survival

    Synonyms: halophil

    Type of: archaebacteria

    Kinds: halobacteria

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in LE · 9-letter words

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