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heat-resistant; heatproof; able to withstand high temperatures
The property of being able to endure high temperatures without damage, deformation, or loss of function. Used for materials, containers, and products designed to resist heat.
A technical modifier meaning "heat-resistant." Functions as a prefix-like noun that modifies the following noun. Very common in product descriptions, cooking instructions, and materials science.
Common collocations
- 耐熱ガラス: heat-resistant glass (Pyrex-type)
- 耐熱容器: heat-resistant container
- 耐熱温度: heat-resistance temperature
- 耐熱素材: heat-resistant material
- 耐熱皿: heat-resistant dish
Forms
Built with the prefix 耐〜 (resistance to ~), which combines with many nouns:
Usage
Commonly seen on product labels and in recipe instructions. 耐熱容器に入れてレンジで温める (put in a heat-resistant container and microwave) is a standard instruction.