oxyphilic1
/ˌɒksɪˈfɪlɪk/Biology
adjective
= acidophilic.
Origin
Early 20th century. From oxy- + -philic. Compare earlier oxyphilous.
oxyphilic2
/ˌɒksɪˈfɪlɪk/Chiefly Chemistry
adjective
Tending to react with oxygen; readily undergoing oxidation; (Geology ) lithophilic.
Origin
1970s. From oxy- + -philic.