thermolabile Hear it!

thermolabile definition

thermo·la·bile (-lābəl)

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

Etymology: thermo- + labile

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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