Endothermic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Endothermic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
Meaning
(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
More Meanings
- (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
- A substance that absorbs heat energy.
Example Sentences
These can be differentiated on a thermal scan where an endothermic transition indicates enantiotropes and an exothermic transition indicates monotropes .
Word Forms
- endothermics
Synonyms for endothermic
Depending on context, synonyms include warm-blooded, homeothermal, homeothermic.
Antonyms for endothermic
Common opposites include exothermic, ectothermic, cold-blooded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exothermic, endergonic, endoergic, endoergonic, thermochemical, thermotic.
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