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thermostable

[thur-moh-stey-buh l]
adjective Biochemistry.
  1. capable of being subjected to a moderate degree of heat without loss of characteristic properties, as certain toxins and enzymes (opposed to thermolabile).
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Origin of thermostable

First recorded in 1900–05; thermo- + stable2
Related formsther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for thermostable

thermostable

adjective
  1. (of certain chemical and biochemical compounds) capable of withstanding moderate heat without loss of characteristic propertiesa thermostable plastic Compare thermolabile
  2. not affected by high temperatures
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Derived Formsthermostability (ˌθɜːməʊstəˈbɪlɪtɪ), noun
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thermostable in Medicine

thermostable

(thûr′mō-stā′bəl)
adj.
  1. Unaffected by relatively high temperatures, as certain ferments or toxins.
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