hyperthermophile
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
Françaishyperthermophile
Portuguêshipertermófilo
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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