osmophilic

adjective

os·​mo·​phil·​ic ˌäz-mə-ˈfil-ik How to pronounce osmophilic (audio)
variants also osmophile
: living or thriving in a medium of high osmotic pressure
osmophilic yeasts that ferment maple syrup

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“Osmophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/osmophilic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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