halophilic

[US]/[ˌhæləˈfɪlɪk]/
[UK]/[ˌhæləˈfɪlɪk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.living only in salt water; salt-loving; relating to halophiles
n.A halophile.

Phrases & Collocations

halophilic bacteria

halophilic organisms

highly halophilic

halophilic environment

halophilic archaea

are halophilic

halophilic strains

their halophilic nature

halophilic life

Example Sentences

the halophilic archaea thrived in the hypersaline environment.

researchers are studying halophilic bacteria for potential industrial applications.

halophilic organisms are uniquely adapted to high salt concentrations.

the dead sea is a habitat for various halophilic microorganisms.

halophilic enzymes are valuable for biocatalysis in saline conditions.

understanding halophilic adaptations can inform astrobiology research.

many halophilic species accumulate compatible solutes to maintain osmotic balance.

the halophilic lifestyle presents unique challenges for cellular function.

we investigated the halophilic potential of a novel bacterial strain.

halophilic communities are often found in salt lakes and salterns.

the protein structures of halophilic organisms are often remarkably stable.

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