ther·mo·phil·ic (thûr m -f l k)adj. Requiring high temperatures for normal development, as certain bacteria. ther mo·phile (-f l) n. |
thermophile [ˈθɜːməʊˌfaɪl], thermophil [ˈθɜːməʊˌfɪl]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an organism, esp a bacterium or plant, that thrives under warm conditions
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) thriving under warm conditions
thermophilic , thermophilous [θɜːˈmɒfɪləs] adj
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