hyperthermophile

/ (ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːməʊˌfaɪl) /

noun

an organism, esp a bacterium, that lives at high temperatures (above 80°C), found in some hot springs

Derived forms of hyperthermophile

hyperthermophilic (ˌhaɪpəˌθɜːməʊˈfɪlɪk), adjective

Word Origin for hyperthermophile

C20: from hyper- + -thermophile