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halophilism

halophilism noun: the requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content.

Noun

halophilism (uncountable)

  1. The requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content

halophilism meaning in Tamil

halophilism in Tamil

உவர்நாட்டம்

Origin of halophilism

From halo- + -philism.

Questions about halophilism

What does halophilism mean?
Halophilism means the requirement of some microorganisms (halophiles) for a high salt content.
What is halophilism in Tamil?
Halophilism in Tamil is உவர்நாட்டம். See Halophilism meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is halophilism?
Halophilism is a noun.

Words near halophilism in the dictionary

  1. halophile
  2. halophiles
  3. halophilia
  4. halophilic
  5. halophilicity
  6. halophilism
  7. halophilous
  8. halophils
  9. halophily
  10. halophobe
  11. halophobes

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