THERMOSTABLE

Etymology

Adjective

thermostable (comparative more thermostable, superlative most thermostable)

Physically or chemically unaffected by high temperatures

Source: Wiktionary


Ther`mo*sta"ble, a. [Thermo-+ stable fixed.] (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: Capable of being heated to or somewhat above 55º C. without loss of special properties; -- said of immune substances, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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