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oxyphilic

adjective
oxy·​phil·​ic | \ ˌäk-si-ˈfi-lik How to pronounce oxyphilic (audio) \

Definition of oxyphilic

: acidophilic

First Known Use of oxyphilic

1893, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oxyphilic

Greek oxys acidic + English -phil — more at oxygen

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oxyphilic

adjective
oxy·​phil·​ic | \ ˌäk-si-ˈfil-ik How to pronounce oxyphilic (audio) \
variants: also oxyphil or oxyphile

Medical Definition of oxyphilic

: acidophilic

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