See Also: thermophilic(medicine)
thermophilic(dictionary)

thermophilic (iou)



thermophilic adjective. L19.
[from THERMO- + -PHILIC.]
Biology. Requiring a high temperature (often above 50C) for development, as certain bacteria. Also more widely, thriving at relatively high temperatures, preferring a warm environment.
Also thermophilous adjective L19.