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Definition of Endothermic
1. Adjective. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat.
Exact synonyms: Endothermal, Heat-absorbing
Also: Endoergic, Energy-absorbing
Similar to: Decalescent
Antonyms: Exothermic
Also: Endoergic, Energy-absorbing
Similar to: Decalescent
Antonyms: Exothermic
Definition of Endothermic
1. a. Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an endothermic substance; -- opposed to exothermic.
Definition of Endothermic
1. Adjective. (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings. ¹
2. Adjective. (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Endothermic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Endothermic
1. Describes a chemical reaction that absorbs or requires energy (usually in the form of heat). (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Endothermic
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