thermoduric

adjective

ther·​mo·​du·​ric ˌthər-mō-ˈdu̇r-ik 

-ˈdyu̇r-

: able to survive high temperatures

specifically : able to survive pasteurization

—used of microorganisms

Word History

Etymology

therm- + Latin durare to last — more at during

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

thermoduric

adjective

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

: thermotolerant

thermoduric bacteria