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thermostable

[ thur-moh-stey-buhl ]
/ 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).

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Origin of thermostable

First recorded in 1900–05; thermo- + stable2

OTHER WORDS FROM thermostable

ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby thermostable

thermoscope, thermosensitive, thermosetting, thermosiphon, thermosphere, thermostable, thermostat, thermostatics, thermosteresis, thermosystaltic, thermotaxis
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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), noun
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Medical definitions for thermostable

thermostable
[ thûr′mō-stā′bəl ]

adj.

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