Etymology

hyperextremophile

Today it means: An organism that thrives at higher temperatures than typical extremophiles, which in turn thrive at higher temperatures than ordinary life. Full definition →

First used 1990s
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From hyper- + extremophile.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1990s An organism that thrives at higher temperatures than typical extremophiles, which in turn thrive at higher temperatures than ordinary life.

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