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euryhaline

Syllabification: (eu·ry·ha·line)

Definition of euryhaline

adjective

Ecology
  • (of an aquatic organism) able to tolerate a wide range of salinity. Often contrasted with stenohaline.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek eurus 'wide' + halinos 'of salt'

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