耐熱(たいねつ)

たいねつ
noun; no-adjective
heat-resistant; heatproof
1. 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.
耐熱(たいねつ)ガラスの容器(ようき)を使(つか)う。
Use a heat-resistant glass container.
このボウルは耐熱(たいねつ)なので、電子(でんし)レンジで使(つか)える。
This bowl is heat-resistant, so it can be used in the microwave.
耐熱(たいねつ)温度(おんど)は200度(ど)までとなっています。
The heat-resistant temperature is up to 200 degrees.

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(たいねつ)ガラス: heat-resistant glass (Pyrex-type)
  • 耐熱(たいねつ)容器(ようき): heat-resistant container
  • 耐熱(たいねつ)温度(おんど): heat-resistance temperature
  • 耐熱(たいねつ)素材(そざい): heat-resistant material
  • 耐熱(たいねつ)皿(さら): heat-resistant dish

WORD FORMATION:

Built with the prefix 耐(たい)〜 (resistance to ~), which combines with many nouns:

  • 耐水(たいすい): water-resistant
  • 耐震(たいしん): earthquake-resistant
  • 耐久(たいきゅう): durable, long-lasting

USAGE:
Commonly seen on product labels and in recipe instructions. 耐熱(たいねつ)容器(ようき)に入(い)れてレンジで温(あたた)める (put in a heat-resistant container and microwave) is a standard instruction.

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