A microorganism which grows best (or can only grow) in high-pressure environments, such as deep-sea environments. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
barophilic, barophile, barophily In biology, thriving under conditions of high hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure; tolerant of weight, said particularly of bacteria growing at great depths in the ocean. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2726/5