🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

असिडोफिल

Pronunciation / Transliteration: asido-phil

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Acidophile/ˈæs.ɪ.dəˌfaɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"असिडोफिल ऐसे जीव हैं जो अम्लीय वातावरण में पनपते हैं।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An organism, especially a microorganism, that thrives in acidic environments.

    "Certain types of bacteria are acidophiles, flourishing in environments like sulfuric hot springs."
  2. 2

    A type of plant or animal that prefers acidic conditions.

    "Some species of fish are considered acidophiles, as they inhabit waters with low pH levels."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'acidophile' is derived from the Greek roots 'acido-' meaning 'acid' and '-phile' meaning 'loving'. It emerged in the late 20th century as microbiologists began to identify organisms that thrive in acidic environments.

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