THERMOPHILIC

Etymology

Adjective

thermophilic (comparative more thermophilic, superlative most thermophilic)

of, or relating to a thermophile

living and thriving at relatively high temperatures

Antonyms

• psychrophilic, cryophylic

Source: Wiktionary


Ther`mo*phil"ic, a. [Thermo-+ Gr. loving + -ic.]

Definition: Heat-loving; -- applied esp. to certain bacteria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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