ther·mo·sta·ble (thûr m -st  b l) also ther·mo·sta·bile (-bl, -b l)adj. Unaffected by relatively high temperatures, as certain ferments or toxins. ther mo·sta·bili·ty (-st-b l-t ) n. |
thermostable [ˌθɜːməʊˈsteɪbəl]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) (of certain chemical and biochemical compounds) capable of withstanding moderate heat without loss of characteristic properties a thermostable plastic Compare thermolabile
2. (Physics / General Physics) not affected by high temperatures
thermostability [ˌθɜːməʊstəˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
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