thermotolerant

adjective

ther·​mo·​tol·​er·​ant -ˈtäl-(ə-)rənt How to pronounce thermotolerant (audio)
: 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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