(of certain chemical and biochemical compounds) capable of withstanding moderate heat without loss of characteristic properties
a thermostable plastic
Compare thermolabile
2.
not affected by high temperatures
Derived forms
thermostability (ˌθɜːməʊstəˈbɪlɪtɪ)
noun
thermostable in American English
(ˌθɜrmoʊˈsteɪbəl)
adjective
designating or of substances, as some toxins, enzymes, etc., that can be heated to moderate temperatures above 55°C (131°F) without losing their characteristic properties