poikilothermic
Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperatureHaving a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment
Examples
1 sentencesFish are poikilothermic.
deFische sind wechselwarm. — Adelpa
Origin
From poikilo- + -thermic.From poikilo- + -thermic.
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Synonyms
5 synonymscold-bloodedpoikilothermalpoikilothermous
Close in meaning
- of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment:poikilothermousheterothermicectothermic
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsSee also
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