2. Adjective. living and thriving in an environment of high salinity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Halophilic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Halophilic
1. Literally, salt loving: able to survive in environments with high ionic strength such as salt lakes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Halophilic
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