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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExtremophile
/ɪkˈstriməˌfaɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An organism that thrives in extreme environmental conditions.
"Thermophiles are a type of extremophile that can survive in extremely hot environments, such as hot springs." - 2
A microorganism that can live in conditions that are detrimental to most life forms.
"Halophiles, which are extremophiles, flourish in highly saline environments like salt flats."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'extremophile' is derived from the Greek roots 'extremus', meaning 'extreme', and 'philos', meaning 'loving'. It emerged in the late 20th century as scientists began to discover organisms that thrive in extreme environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, acidity, or salinity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Extremophile" is said worldwide
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extrêmophile
Transliteration: ɛks.tʁe.mɔ.pil
"Les extrêmophiles peuvent survivre dans des conditions extrêmes."
Extremophil
Transliteration: ɛkˈstʁeːmoˌfiːl
"Extremophile Organismen leben in extremen Umgebungen."
estremofilo
Transliteration: es.tre.mo.fi.lo
"Gli estremofili prosperano in condizioni ambientali estreme."
extremófilo
Transliteration: eks.tɾeˈmo.fi.lo
"Los extremófilos pueden vivir en ambientes hostiles."
extremófilo
Transliteration: eks.tɾeˈmo.fi.lu
"Os extremófilos sobrevivem em condições extremas."
अत्यधिकजीवी
Transliteration: atyadhikajīvi
"अत्यधिकजीवी ऐसे जीव हैं जो चरम परिस्थितियों में जीवित रहते हैं।"
极端微生物
Transliteration: jídūan wēishēngwù
"极端微生物能够在极端环境中生存。"
극한미생물
Transliteration: geughansisaengmul
"극한미생물은 극한 환경에서 살아남을 수 있습니다."
極限微生物
Transliteration: kyokugen biseibutsu
"極限微生物は極端な環境で生き残ることができます。"
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