Extremophilic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extremophilic is an adjective meaning Of, or pertaining to the extremophiles.
Meaning
Of, or pertaining to the extremophiles.
Example Sentences
Collect samples in volcanic springs or superheated hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor and you'll find extremophilic microbes living apparently unfazed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extremophilous, hyperhalophilic, hyperthermophilic, extremist, extremistic, thermophilous.
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