THERMOPHILIC


Meaning of THERMOPHILIC in English

/therr'meuh fil"ik/ , adj.

1. growing best in a warm environment.

2. (of bacteria) growing best at temperatures between 50° and 60°C.

[ 1895-1900; THERMO- + -PHILIC ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .