Thermophilic
Pronunciation: /ˈθɝmoʊˈfaɪˈɫiˈsi/
Thermophilic (adj)
- Able to live and grow best at high temperatures, often in hot springs or warm industrial conditions.
- Showing a strong preference for warm conditions rather than cool ones.
Thermophilic (adjective)
Examples
- Thermophilic microbes grow best in hot water.
- These thermophilic microbes break down organic matter quickly.