halophile

noun

hal·o·phile ˈha-lə-ˌfī(-ə)l

: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment

halophilic

ˌha-lə-ˈfi-lik

adjective

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of halophile was in 1923

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“Halophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halophile. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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halophile

noun

halo·phile ˈhal-ə-ˌfīl

: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment

halophilic

ˌhal-ə-ˈfil-ik

adjective

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