Meanings
nounhalophilism (uncountable)
- uncountablebiologyThe requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content
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halophilism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/halophilism
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