adjective
- Chemistry. noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to exothermic).
- Zoology. warm-blooded.
adjective
- (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heatCompare exothermic, endoergic
1884, from French endothermique (1879); see endo- + thermal.
adj.
- Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
- Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.
- Relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs heat. Compare exothermic.
- Warm-blooded.