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thermophilic
1. A reference to growing best at or having a fondness for high temperatures.
2. Literally, heat-loveing; describing certain microorganisms (thermophiles) whose optimal growth occurs at temperatures of 50°C or more.
2. Literally, heat-loveing; describing certain microorganisms (thermophiles) whose optimal growth occurs at temperatures of 50°C or more.
Thermophilic bioprocesses can be employed as an energy source.
3. Describing microorganisms that require high temperatures (around 60 degrees centigrade) for growth.It is exhibited by certain bacteria that grow in hot springs or compost and manure.
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thermo-, therm-, thermi-, -thermia, -therm, -thermal, -thermic, -thermias, -thermies, -thermous, -thermy
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