English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperthermophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An organism that lives and thrives in an extremely hot environment, such as a deep sea smoker vent; often a member of the Archaea.

Word forms

hyperthermophile hyperthermophiles

Etymology

From hyper- + thermophile.

Related words

hyperthermophilic thermophile
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