Describes bacteria which can grow in high salt concentration (low water activity (down to about 0.75))
Literally, salt loving: able to survive in environments with high ionic strength such as salt lakes. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(hal″o-fil´ik) pertaining to or characterized by an affinity for salt; requiring a high concentration of salt for optimal growth.
Type: Term Pronunciation: hal′ō-fil′ik Definitions: 1. Requiring a high concentration of salt for growth.
halophilic A reference to or characterized by an affinity for salt; applied to microorganisms that require a high concentration of salt for optimal growth.
species living in salt marshes, or near the sea