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ENDOTHERMIC
endothermic, endothermal, heat-absorbing
(adjective) (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
endothermic (comparative more endothermic, superlative most endothermic)
(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
(zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
Synonyms
• endothermal
• homeothermal
• homeothermic
• homoeothermal
• homoiothermal
• homoeothermic
• warm-blooded
Antonyms
• exothermic
Source: Wiktionary
En`do*ther"mic, a. [Pref. endo-+ thermic.] (Chem.)
Definition: Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an endothermic substance; -- opposed to exothermic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SOAK
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