thermophilic

/ˌθɜrməˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
  1. 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.