thermophilic
/ˌθɜrməˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or being an organism that thrives at high temperatures.
- The compost pile gets hot enough to support thermophilic microbes.
- Researchers are exploring thermophilic enzymes for use in laundry detergents.
- Thermophilic bacteria can survive in boiling hot springs.
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