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ex·tre·mo·phile (ĭk-strē'mə-fīl')  n. An organism adapted to living in conditions of extreme temperature, pressure, or chemical concentration, as in highly acidic or salty environments. [extrem(e) + -o- + -phile.] |
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| extremophile (ĭk-strēm'ə-fīl') Pronunciation Key
An organism adapted to living in conditions of extreme temperature, pressure, or chemical concentration, as in highly acidic or salty environments. Many extremophiles are unicellular organisms known as archea. |
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