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Definition of halophile : an organism that flourishes in a salty environment

Other Words from halophile halophilic \ ˌha-​lə-​ˈfi-​lik \ adjective

First Known Use of halophile 1923, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for halophile International Scientific Vocabulary

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More Definitions for halophile halophile noun halo·​phile | \ ˈhal-ə-ˌfīl \ Medical Definition of halophile : an organism that flourishes in a salty environment Other Words from halophile halophilic \ ˌhal-​ə-​ˈfil-​ik \ adjective

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