- optimum temperature
- the temperature promoting the most rapid growth of a given species of microorganism, or the temperature at which a reaction proceeds at maximum velocity.
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optimum — [ ɔptimɔm ] n. m. et adj. • 1771; mot lat. « le meilleur », superl. neutre de l adj. bonus 1 ♦ État considéré comme le plus favorable pour atteindre un but déterminé ou par rapport à une situation donnée. Optimum du producteur : situation où l… … Encyclopédie Universelle
optimum — adjective (only before noun) 1 the best or most suitable for a particular purpose: the optimum temperature for keeping wine 2 the optimum the best possible situation, conditions, amount of time etc for something to happen: Make sure the fridge is … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Optimum climatique — médiéval L’optimum climatique médiéval parfois appelé réchauffement climatique de l an mil est une période de climat inhabituellement chaud localisé sur les régions de l’Atlantique nord et ayant duré du Xe siècle jusqu’au XIVe siècle… … Wikipédia en Français
Optimum climatique médiéval — L’optimum climatique médiéval, parfois appelé réchauffement climatique de l an mil, est une période de climat inhabituellement chaud localisé sur les régions de l’Atlantique nord et ayant duré du Xe siècle jusqu’au XIVe siècle… … Wikipédia en Français
Temperature record — For extreme records instead of records as a set of data, see Temperature extremes For instrument derived temperature records, see Instrumental temperature record … Wikipedia
Temperature — The temperature is the specific degree of hotness or coldness of the body. It is usually measured with a thermometer. * * * The sensible intensity of heat of any substance; the manifestation of the average kinetic energy of the molecules making… … Medical dictionary
optimum — /op teuh meuhm/, n., pl. optima / meuh/, optimums, adj. n. 1. the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism. 2. the greatest degree or best result… … Universalium
optimum — The best or most suitable; e.g., denoting the dose of a remedy likely to give most benefit with fewest side effect s, the temperature or pH at which an enzyme has maximal activity. [L. ntr. sing. of optimus, best] * * * op·ti·mum äp tə məm n, pl… … Medical dictionary
optimum — /ˈɒptəməm / (say optuhmuhm) noun (plural optima /ˈɒptəmə/ (say optuhmuh) or optimums) 1. the best or most favourable point, degree, amount, etc., for the purpose, as of temperature, light, moisture, etc., for the growth or reproduction of an… …
Core temperature — Core temperature, also called core body temperature, is the operating temperature of an organism, specifically in deep structures of the body such as the liver, in comparison to temperatures of peripheral tissues. Temperature control… … Wikipedia
