thermoduric
adjective
ther·mo·du·ric ˌthər-mō-ˈdu̇r-ik 
-ˈdyu̇r-
: able to survive high temperatures
specifically : able to survive pasteurization —used of microorganisms
Word History
Etymology
therm- + Latin durare to last — more at during
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
thermoduric
adjective
ther·mo·du·ric ˌthər-mō-ˈd(y)u̇(ə)r-ik
: thermotolerant
thermoduric bacteria