thermolabile
/θərˌmoʊˈleɪbɪl/
adjective
- Easily changed or destroyed by heat; not stable when exposed to high temperatures.
- Enzymes in the body are often thermolabile and stop working if a person has a very high fever.
- Many vitamins are thermolabile and break down if you cook them too long.
- The vaccine must be kept cold because it is thermolabile and loses its effectiveness in heat.
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