eurythermal

adjective

eu·​ry·​ther·​mal ˌyu̇r-i-ˈthər-məl How to pronounce eurythermal (audio)
: tolerating a wide range of temperature
eurythermal animals

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First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eurythermal was in 1881

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“Eurythermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eurythermal. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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