hyperthermophile

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Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪpərˈθɜrməˌfaɪl/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

An extremely heat loving organism. An organism whose optimal growth temperature is between 80 to 110 degrees Celsius. Organisms in this group normally can not grow below sixty degrees Celsius.

Etymology

Greek,  from hypér + thermós & Latin, from philus

hyperthermophile
Accepted term: 19-Oct-2015