Definition of Alkaliphile

1. Noun. any organism that lives and thrives in an alkaline environment, such as a soda lake; a form of extremophile ¹

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Medical Definition of Alkaliphile

1. An organism that grows optimally at high pH (alkaline conditions). The typical pH range for alkaliphiles is 8 - 11. They grow poorly or not at all at a pH below 7. Compare: acidophile. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkaliphile

alkalinised
alkalinises
alkalinising
alkalinities
alkalinity
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alkalinophile
alkalinophilic
alkalinuria
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alkaliphile (current term)
alkaliphiles
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alkalizateness
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