ENDOTHERMIC

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

endothermal; endothermic; heat-absorbing

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Adjectives

Similar:

decalescent (absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point)

Also:

endoergic; energy-absorbing ((of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy)

Antonym:

exothermic ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat)