heat tolerant

Survives high temperatures

Heat tolerant describes organisms or materials that can withstand high temperatures without damage or decline.

Plants that are heat tolerant thrive in hot climates where others would wilt: These tomato varieties are heat tolerant and perfect for Southern gardens.

The term applies equally to electronics, fabrics, or any system designed to function under thermal stress.

Opposites
temperature adaptation

heat tolerantcold-adapted

Suited to freezing environments

cold-tolerant · cold-hardy · frost-resistant

heat sensitivity

heat tolerantthermolabile

Broken down by heat

thermosensitive

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