megatherm

noun

mega·​therm
ˈmegəˌthərm
: a plant that requires great heat combined with very abundant moisture for its successful growth compare mesotherm, microtherm
megathermal
¦⸗⸗¦thərməl
adjective
or megathermic
-mik

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary mega- + -therm

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“Megatherm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megatherm. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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