thermoduric

adjective ther·mo·du·ric \ˌthər-mō-ˈdu̇r-ik, -ˈdyu̇r-\

Definition of THERMODURIC

: able to survive high temperatures; specifically : able to survive pasteurization —used of microorganisms

therm- + Latin durare to last — more at during

First Known Use: 1927

Medical Dictionary

adjective ther·mo·du·ric \ˌthər-mō-ˈd(y)u̇(ə)r-ik\

: thermotolerant <thermoduric bacteria>

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