Extremophilic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or pertaining to the extremophiles

    "Collect samples in volcanic springs or superheated hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor and you'll find extremophilic microbes living apparently unfazed."

Example

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"Collect samples in volcanic springs or superheated hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor and you'll find extremophilic microbes living apparently unfazed."

Etymology

From extremophile + -ic.

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