"alkalophilic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more alkalophilic [comparative], most alkalophilic [superlative]
Etymology: From alkalophile + -ic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|alkalophile|ic}} alkalophile + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} alkalophilic (comparative more alkalophilic, superlative most alkalophilic)
  1. Able to survive and grow in an alkaline environment. Derived forms: thermoalkalophilic
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