halophile

noun

hal·​o·​phile ˈha-lə-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce halophile (audio)
: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment
halophilic adjective

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

halophile

noun
halo·​phile ˈhal-ə-ˌfīl How to pronounce halophile (audio)
: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment
halophilic adjective

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