thermolabile
|ther/mo/la/bile|
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/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈleɪbaɪl/
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/ˌθɜːməʊˈleɪbaɪl/
heat-sensitive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thermolabile' originates from the Greek word 'thermo,' meaning 'heat,' and the Latin word 'labilis,' meaning 'liable to slip or fall.'
Historical Evolution
'thermolabile' was formed by combining the Greek 'thermo' with the Latin 'labilis' to describe substances that are unstable when exposed to heat.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances that could change or degrade with heat, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
susceptible to alteration or destruction by heat.
The enzyme is thermolabile and loses its activity at high temperatures.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 16:58