ENDOTHERMIC

endothermic, endothermal, heat-absorbing

(adjective) (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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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