| Pronunciation: | | `endow'thurmik
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| | Definition: | | [adj] (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat |
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| | Synonyms: | | endothermal, heat-absorbing |
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| | Antonyms: | | exothermal, exothermic, heat-releasing |
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| | See Also: | | endoergic, energy-absorbing |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \En`do*ther"mic\, a. [Pref. endo- + thermic.]
(Chem.)
Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with
absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an
endothermic substance; -- opposed to {exothermic}.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Describes a chemical reaction that absorbs or requires energy (usually in the form of heat). |
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