aciduric
/ˌæsɪˈdʊrɪk/
adjective
- Able to tolerate or survive in acidic conditions, used especially of microorganisms.
- Some aciduric fungi are used in industrial fermentation processes.
- Aciduric bacteria can thrive in environments with low pH, like pickled foods.
- The lab studied aciduric microbes found in acidic hot springs.
Synonyms