temperature tolerance

Thermal range capacity

Temperature tolerance is the range of temperatures an organism, material, or system can withstand without damage or failure.

Plants have specific temperature tolerances determining where they can grow.

Electronics are rated for operating temperature tolerance.

In biology, the term often describes an organism's ability to survive heat or cold stress: Desert lizards have remarkable temperature tolerance.

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thermoregulation · staying warm · cold hardiness · cold snap · extreme cold · body heat · metabolic rate · hibernation · thermal sensors · melting point · thermostats · heat exchangers · drought resistance · climate control · thermal expansion · arctic · freezing · freeze dried

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