Thermophile
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thermophile is a noun meaning (biology) An organism that lives and thrives at relatively high temperatures; a form of extremophile; many are members of the Archaea.
Meaning
(biology) An organism that lives and thrives at relatively high temperatures; a form of extremophile; many are members of the Archaea.
Word Forms
- thermophiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperthermophile, hyperextremophile, thermophilia, thermophily, halophile, thermoalkaliphile.
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