1) Biological concept 2) Unstable 1) Unstable 
Thermolabile refers to a substance which is subject to destruction/decomposition or change in response to heat. This term is often used to describe biochemical substances. For example, many bacterial exotoxins are thermolabile and can be easily inactivated by the application of moderate heat. Enzymes are also thermolabile and lose their activity w...
easily decomposed by heat
Subject to alteration or destruction by heat. ... Origin: thermo-+ L. Labilis, perishable ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(thur″mo-la´bәl) (-la´bīl) easily affected by heat.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ther′mō-lā′bīl, -bil Definitions: 1. Subject to alteration or destruction by heat.
[adj] - (chemistry, physics, biology) readily changed or destroyed by heat
thermolabile 1. Subject to alteration or destruction by heat. 2. Unstabilized or destroyed when exposed to high temperatures. 3. Easily altered or decomposed by heat. Thermo Quiz #1 to check your thermo-word knowledge. Thermo Quiz #2 to check more of your thermo-word knowledge. Thermo Qui...
adjective (chemistry, physics, biology) readily changed or destroyed by heat