endothermic








adjective

  1. Chemistry. noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to exothermic).
  2. Zoology. warm-blooded.

adjective

  1. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heatCompare exothermic, endoergic
adj.

1884, from French endothermique (1879); see endo- + thermal.

adj.

  1. Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
  2. Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.

  1. Relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs heat. Compare exothermic.
  2. Warm-blooded.
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