Eurytherm
/ˈjʊə.riˌθɜːm/noun
An organism or species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Did you know?Eurytherm is a scientific term built from Greek roots, and its hidden power is in contrast to *stenotherm*—the “narrow heat” creature that can only survive a tight temperature range.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GR
eurys
“wide, broad”
Ancient Greek
GR
thermē
“heat, warmth”
19th Century
English
eurytherm
“an organism tolerant of a wide range of temperatures”
Modern English
English
eurytherm
“an organism or species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures”
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