definitions

thermostable

[ thur-moh-stey-buh l ]
/ ˌθɜr moʊˈsteɪ bəl /

adjective Biochemistry.

capable of being subjected to a moderate degree of heat without loss of characteristic properties, as certain toxins and enzymes (opposed to thermolabile).

Nearby words

thermoscope, thermosensitive, thermosetting, thermosiphon, thermosphere, thermostable, thermostat, thermostatics, thermosteresis, thermosystaltic, thermotaxis

Origin of thermostable

First recorded in 1900–05; thermo- + stable2

Related forms

ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for thermostable

thermostable

/ (ˌθɜːməʊˈsteɪbəl) /

adjective

(of certain chemical and biochemical compounds) capable of withstanding moderate heat without loss of characteristic propertiesa thermostable plastic Compare thermolabile
not affected by high temperatures

Derived Forms

thermostability (ˌθɜːməʊstəˈbɪlɪtɪ), noun
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Medicine definitions for thermostable

thermostable

[ thûr′mō-stā′bəl ]

adj.

Unaffected by relatively high temperatures, as certain ferments or toxins.
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