thermostable
Definition
Adjective: - Resistant to heat: "thermostable" describes a substance, especially a biological or chemical material, that remains stable or does not degrade when exposed to high temperatures.
Usage Examples
- (The enzyme does not lose its activity at high temperatures.)
- (Vaccines that withstand heat do not require cold storage.)
Advanced Usage
- "Thermostable protein": a protein that retains its structure and function after heating.
- Scientists engineered a thermostable protein for industrial applications. (A protein designed to endure high heat.)
Variants and Related Words
Thermostability (noun): the quality or state of being thermostable.
- The thermostability of the material makes it ideal for use in hot environments. (Its ability to resist heat damage.)
Thermostabilization (noun): the process of making something thermostable.
- Thermostabilization of the enzyme involved adding protective agents. (The process of increasing heat resistance.)
Synonyms
- Heat-resistant: capable of withstanding high temperatures without damage.
- Thermotolerant: able to tolerate heat without breaking down.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly involving "thermostable"; however, in scientific contexts, it may be used in phrases like "thermostable as a rock", meaning extremely stable under heat.)