thermolabile

adjective Biochemistry.

1. subject to destruction or loss of characteristic properties by the action of moderate heat, as certain toxins and enzymes (opposed to thermostable).

adjective

1. (of certain biochemical and chemical compounds) easily decomposed or subject to a loss of characteristic properties by the action of heata thermolabile enzyme Compare thermostable (def. 1)

adj.

1. Subject to destruction, decomposition, or great change by moderate heating. Used especially of biochemical substances.