thermotolerant
adjective
ther·mo·tol·er·ant
-ˈtäl-(ə-)rənt 
: able to survive high temperatures
specifically
: able to survive pasteurization
—used of microorganisms
thermotolerant bacteria
thermotolerant yeast
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“Thermotolerant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thermotolerant. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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