aciduric

9.9

Able to grow in acidic places like sour foods or the stomach

adjective
/ˌæsɪˈdjʊərɪk/

Specialized

: acidúrico

The aciduric nature of these microorganisms allows them to survive in low pH environments.

Examples

Certain aciduric bacteria are responsible for the spoilage of acidic foods like fruit juices.
The aciduric bacteria flourished in the vinegar.
Researchers are studying aciduric strains to develop new probiotics for the gut.
Certain aciduric species can survive in extreme conditions.
Certain aciduric bacteria thrive in environments with low pH, making them essential for fermentation processes.
The study focused on aciduric microorganisms that can grow in highly acidic soils, highlighting their unique adaptations.
Scientists discovered that some aciduric species can live in acidic lakes, contributing to the ecosystem's biodiversity.

Synonyms

acid-loving

vsaciduric

Specialized

1 7.0

Growing well in soil that contains acid, like blueberries

places stronger emphasis on needing very acidic conditions than mere growth

acidophilic

vsaciduric

Specialized

1 9.5

Able to live and grow well in very acidic places like hot springs

focuses on growth ability rather than strong or constant thriving

acidophilous

vsaciduric

Specialized

9.9

Living things that grow well in acidic places like hot springs

is about ability to grow rather than full thriving

Surface Forms

aciduric positive

Morphology

aciduric = acid (semi-transparent) = acid + uric

The relation to 'acid' is clear, but the suffix '-uric' is a technical/chemical/biological ending whose precise meaning ('tolerant of' or 'related to') is not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Aciduric combines acid ('sour') with the ending -uric, which marks a quality; a helpful way to remember it is 'able to live in sour or acidic places', so aciduric describes organisms that grow well in acidic environments.