thermoduric

[ thur-muh-doo r-ik, -dyoo r-ik ]
/ ˌθɜr məˈdʊər ɪk, -ˈdyʊər ɪk /

adjective Bacteriology.

(of certain microorganisms) able to survive high temperatures, as during pasteurization.

Origin of thermoduric

1930–35; thermo- + Latin dūr(āre) to last + -ic

Words nearby thermoduric

thermocline, thermocoagulation, thermocouple, thermocurrent, thermodiffusion, thermoduric, thermodynam., thermodynamic, thermodynamic equilibrium, thermodynamic system, thermodynamic temperature

Medical definitions for thermoduric

thermoduric
[ thûr′mō-dur′ĭk ]

adj.

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