osmophilic
adjective
os·mo·phil·ic
ˌäz-mə-ˈfil-ik 
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 22 May. 2025.
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