thermophilus

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “warm, hot”) and φίλος (phílos, “dear, beloved”).

Adjective

thermophilus m (feminine thermophila, neuter thermophilum)

  1. A specific epithet for several heat-tolerant organisms

Derived terms

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