Thermoduric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thermoduric is an adjective meaning (of bacteria) Capable of surviving high temperatures such as the pasteurisation process.
Meaning
(of bacteria) Capable of surviving high temperatures such as the pasteurisation process.
More Meanings
- A bacterium capable of surviving high temperatures.
Example Sentences
Thermodurics survive for short periods of time at high temperatures, but they do not grow at high temperatures.
Word Forms
- thermodurics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermostable, thermoresistant, thermostabilizing, thermosterilized, thermophylactic, ultrapasteurized.
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