thermostable
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ther·mo·sta·ble

adjective \ˌthər-mō-ˈstā-bəl\

Definition of THERMOSTABLE

: stable when heated; specifically : retaining characteristic properties on being moderately heated <a thermostable bacterial enzyme>
ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty \-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

First Known Use of THERMOSTABLE

1904

ther·mo·sta·ble

adjective \ˌthər-mō-ˈstā-bəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of THERMOSTABLE

: stable when heated; specifically : retaining characteristic properties on being moderately heated <a thermostable bacterial protease>
ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ty \-stə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; ther·mo·sta·bil·i·ties

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