Thermophile
Pronunciation: /ˈθɝmˈɑpˈhaɪɫ/
Thermophile (noun)
- A microorganism that grows best in hot conditions, such as hot springs or heated soil.
- An organism that can live and reproduce in high temperatures where most other life cannot.
Examples
- A thermophile thrives in hot water.
- The thermophile grows best at high temperatures.