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ectotherm


ec·to·therm

noun \ˈek-tə-ˌthərm\

Definition of ECTOTHERM

: a cold-blooded animal : poikilotherm
ec·to·ther·mic \ˌek-tə-ˈthər-mik\ adjective

First Known Use of ECTOTHERM

1940

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