aciduric
|ac-i-du-ric|
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/ˌæsɪˈdʊrɪk/
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/ˌæsɪˈdjʊrɪk/
survive in acid
Etymology
'aciduric' originates from the combination of 'acid' and the suffix '-uric', where 'acid' refers to a substance with a pH less than 7, and '-uric' is used to form adjectives indicating a relation to urine or uric acid.
'aciduric' was formed in modern English by combining 'acid' with the suffix '-uric', reflecting its meaning related to acidic environments.
Initially, it meant 'related to acid', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to survive in acidic environments'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to survive or thrive in acidic environments.
Certain bacteria are aciduric and can live in acidic conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/23 01:51