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Thermophobia

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Translation of "thermophobia" into Russian

thermophobia
Noun
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thermophobia
Thermophobia is an abnormal fear of heat.
Термофобия — это ненормальный страх перед жарой.

Definitions

thermophobia
Noun
raiting
An abnormal fear or aversion to heat or hot temperatures.
Her thermophobia made it difficult for her to enjoy summer vacations in tropical climates.
In biology, the intolerance of an organism or cell to high temperatures, resulting in preference for or growth only at lower temperatures.
The bacterium displays thermophobia, thriving at 15 °C but dying above 30 °C.