Extremophilic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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
More examples"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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