"polyextremophile" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyextremophiles [plural]
Etymology: poly- + extremophile Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|extremophile}} poly- + extremophile Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyextremophile (plural polyextremophiles)
  1. (biology) An organism which can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors. Wikipedia link: polyextremophile Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: extremophile
    Sense id: en-polyextremophile-en-noun-QhtfxON0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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