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halophile
(halo|phile)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhalə(ʊ)fʌɪl, ˈheɪl-/
noun
Ecology
an organism, especially a microorganism, that grows in or can tolerate saline conditions.
Derivatives
halophilic
Pronunciation:
/haləˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
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