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extremophile

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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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