heat-stable
|heat/stable|
B2
/hiːt ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'heat-stable' combines 'heat,' from Old English 'hǣtu,' meaning 'warmth,' and 'stable,' from Latin 'stabilis,' meaning 'firm or steadfast.'
Historical Evolution
'Heat-stable' evolved from the combination of 'heat' and 'stable' to describe substances that maintain their properties under heat.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the ability to withstand heat without change, and this meaning remains consistent today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resistant to changes or degradation when exposed to heat.
The enzyme is heat-stable and can function at high temperatures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 22:52