aciduric

[ as-i-doo r-ik, -dyoo r- ]
/ ˌæs ɪˈdʊər ɪk, -ˈdyʊər- /

adjective

(of bacteria) capable of growth in an acid environment.

Origin of aciduric

apparently aci(d) + Latin dur(āre) to last + -ic

Words nearby aciduric

acidulant, acidulate, acidulent, acidulous, aciduria, aciduric, acidy, acierate, aciform, acii, acinaceous

Medical definitions for aciduric

aciduric
[ ăs′ĭ-dur′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to bacteria that tolerate an acid environment.