acidophilous

[US]/[ˈæsɪdəʊfɪləs]/
[UK]/[ˈæsɪdəʊfɪləs]/

Translation

adj.requiring acidic conditions; preferring acidic conditions; relating to or denoting acid-loving organisms
n.An organism that thrives in acidic conditions.

Phrases & Collocations

acidophilous soil

acidophilous bacteria

being acidophilous

acidophilous conditions

highly acidophilous

acidophilous environment

finds acidophilous

acidophilous plants

acidophilous fungi

are acidophilous

Example Sentences

the soil was highly acidophilous, supporting a unique ecosystem.

acidophilous bacteria thrive in environments with low ph.

we studied the acidophilous fungi found in the mine drainage.

the plant's acidophilous nature allows it to grow in acidic soils.

acidophilous microorganisms play a vital role in acid mine drainage remediation.

the researchers investigated acidophilous communities in volcanic soils.

many moss species are acidophilous and prefer acidic conditions.

the acidophilous nature of the water supported specialized invertebrates.

we collected samples of acidophilous algae from the acidic lake.

the experiment focused on the growth of acidophilous archaea.

acidophilous plants are often found in areas with high rainfall and acidic bedrock.

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