Meaning & use
thermophile
An organism, typically a microbe, that grows and thrives in unusually hot environments.
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Thermophiles living in hot springs can survive temperatures that would kill most organisms.
Researchers study thermophiles found near deep-sea vents to understand extreme life forms.
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Often contrasted with 'psychrophile', an organism adapted to cold environments.
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