noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Halophilic bacteria, including haliplids, play a critical role in the cycling of nutrients in hypersaline environments.

Definition:Describes organisms that thrive in or require high salt concentrations.

From halophilic

Example:Haliplids may be utilized in bioremediation efforts to degrade pollutants in saltwater habitats.

Definition:The process of using living organisms, such as bacteria, to remove contaminants from soil, groundwater, and surface water.

From bioremediation