Definition

A type of organism that can live and grow in very acidic environments, often found in places like acidic hot springs or certain types of soil.

Example

The acidophile was discovered in a hot spring with a pH level below 3.

Conversation

I just read about this interesting organism called an acidophile in my biology class.

Oh really? What makes it so special?

It thrives in really acidic environments, which is pretty rare for most life forms.

That’s fascinating! I didn’t know there were organisms that could handle such extreme conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acidophile is formed from "acid" (from Latin "acidus", meaning sour) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving). The word describes an organism that loves or thrives in acidic environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acid' as something sour and '-phile' as loving — an acidophile is an organism that loves sour or acidic conditions.

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