1. an organism that thrives in acidic environments
Usage: biology
2. a cell or tissue component that stains readily with acid dyes
Usage: histology

1. having an affinity for acid dyes or acidic conditions
Usage: biology

Examples

• The acidophil bacteria flourished in the highly acidic hot springs.
• Certain acidophil microorganisms can survive in environments with pH levels below 3.
• The laboratory identified several acidophil species in the contaminated soil sample.
• Under the microscope, the acidophil cells appeared bright pink after staining.
• The acidophil nature of these organisms makes them useful for industrial processes.
• Researchers studied how acidophil communities adapt to extreme environments.