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acidophilic

ac·i·do·phil·ic [ àssidō fíllik, ə sìddə fíllik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. easily stained by acid dye: describes cells that are easily stained by an acid dye

2. flourishing in acid environment: describes microorganisms or plants that flourish in an acid environment

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