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Definition of Acidophilic
1. Adjective. Especially of some bacteria; growing well in an acid medium.
Exact synonyms: Acidophilous, Aciduric
Similar to: Acid-loving
Derivative terms: Acidophil, Acidophile
Similar to: Acid-loving
Derivative terms: Acidophil, Acidophile
Definition of Acidophilic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Acidophilic
1. Having an affinity for acid dyes; denoting a cell or tissue element that stains with an acid dye, such as eosin. Synonym: acidophil, acidophile, oxychromatic. (05 Mar 2000)
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