Resistant to the effects of exposure to high temperature; used especially with reference to microorganisms. ... Origin: thermo-+ L. Durus, hard, enduring ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(thur″mo-du´rik) able to endure high temperatures.
Able to survive specific high temperatures but not grow.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ther′mō-dū′rik Definitions: 1. Resistant to the effects of exposure to high temperature; used especially with reference to microorganisms.
thermoduric 1. Resistant to the effects of exposure to high temperature; used especially with reference to microorganisms. 2. Capable of withstanding, or able to tolerate, high temperatures. 3. The ability to resist heat. 4. Resistant to the decomposing effects of heat.