acidophilic

adjective

ac·​i·​do·​phil·​ic ˌa-sə-dō-ˈfi-lik 

1

: staining readily with acid stains : acidophil

2

: preferring or thriving in a relatively acid environment

Word History

Etymology

acid entry 1 + -o- + -philic

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

acidophilic

adjective

acid·​o·​phil·​ic -ˈfil-ik 

1

: staining readily with acid stains : acidophil

acidophilic white blood cells

2

: preferring or thriving in a relatively acid environment

acidophilic bacteria