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Definition of "extremophile" [extremophile]

  • An organism adapted to living in conditions of extreme temperature, pressure, or chemical concentration, as in highly acidic or salty environments. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "extremophile" in a sentence
  • "The word extremophile, after all, means literally a lover of extreme places."
  • "The word "extremophile," after all, means literally a lover of extreme places."
  • "And should we ever actually find some kind of extremophile alien life there, be it bacteria or something more evolved, who knows what would happen if we don't protect ourselves adequately?"