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thermolabile

(-lā′bəl)

adjective

designating or of substances, as some toxins, enzymes, etc., that are destroyed or lose their characteristic properties when subjected to heat, esp. to a temperature of 55°C (131°F) or above

Origin: thermo- + labile

Related Forms:

thermolability noun

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adjective

Subject to destruction, decomposition, or great change by moderate heating. Used especially of biochemical substances.

Related Forms:

therˌmo·la·bilˈi·ty (-bĭlˈĭ-tē) noun

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