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thermostable
[ thur-moh-stey-buhl ]
/ ˌθɜr moʊˈsteɪ bəl /
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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).
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OTHER WORDS FROM thermostable
ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty, nounWords nearby thermostable
thermoscope, thermosensitive, thermosetting, thermosiphon, thermosphere, thermostable, thermostat, thermostatics, thermotaxis, thermotensile, thermotherapy
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How to use thermostable in a sentence
Lemon, orange and raspberry juices are markedly thermostable, but lime juice is weakened markedly by heat.
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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 of thermostable
thermostability (ˌθɜːməʊstəˈbɪlɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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