acidophilous

Thân thiện

Acidophilous bacteria thrive in the acidic environment of a lemon.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Thriving in acidic environments: Describes organisms, especially certain bacteria or cells, that grow well or optimally in conditions with a low pH (an acid medium).

Usage

• The term is primarily used in scientific contexts, particularly in microbiology, cell biology, and soil science, to describe the environmental preference of an organism.
• It is a technical adjective and is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lactobacillus is an acidophilous bacterium important in yogurt production.
  • The botanist studied acidophilous plants that flourish in the peat bogs.

Advanced Usage

• "Acidophilous microorganisms": A common phrase referring to microbes that prefer acidic habitats.
  • The study focused on acidophilous microorganisms found in hot springs.

Variants and Related Words

• Acidophilic (adj): This is a more common synonym with identical meaning.
  • Acidophilic bacteria can be used in bioremediation of acidic mine drainage.
• Acidophile (n): A noun referring to an acid-loving organism.
  • This particular acidophile can survive at a pH of 2.

Synonyms

• Acidophilic: Preferring acidic conditions.
• Acid-tolerant: Able to withstand acidity (may imply survival rather than optimal growth).

Antonyms

• Alkaliphilous / Alkaliphilic: Thriving in alkaline (basic) environments.
• Neutrophilous / Neutrophilic: Thriving in neutral pH environments.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium

Từ đồng nghĩa

• acidophilic
• aciduric