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Meaning of hyperthermophile | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Français hyperthermophile

Português hipertermófilo

Examples

“Meanwhile, scientists were finding even hardier microbes, now known as hyperthermophiles, which demand temperatures of 80 degrees Celsius or more.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

hyperthermophilia hyperthermophilicity hyperthermophily hyperthermostability hyperthesis hyperthickening