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/ˌæsɪˈdɑfɪləs/ · noun
Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt.
Use acidophilus when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Acidophilus means Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use acidophilus where its definition matches the intended context.
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