Ectothermic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ectothermic is an adjective meaning (zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
Meaning
(zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
Synonyms for ectothermic
Depending on context, synonyms include cold-blooded, poikilothermic, exothermic.
Antonyms for ectothermic
Common opposites include endothermic, warm-blooded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exothermic, cold-blooded, ectothermal, heterothermic, ectodermic, thermoecological.
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