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thermoduric

(thûrˌmō-do͝orˈĭk, -dyo͝orˈ-)

adjective

Capable of surviving high temperatures, especially those of pasteurization. Used of a microorganism.

Origin:

Origin: thermo-

Origin: + Latin dūrāre, to last; see deuə- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -ic

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