What does endothermic mean?
Endothermic means (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings..
Endothermic
/ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings..
Definitions by Sense
- (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
- (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 .
Synonyms for endothermic
Antonyms for endothermic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more endothermic
- most endothermic
- endothermics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for endothermic?
Common synonyms include warm-blooded, endothermal, homeothermal, homeothermic.
What is the opposite of endothermic?
Possible antonyms include exothermic, ectothermic, cold-blooded, exothermal.
How do you use endothermic in a sentence?
These can be differentiated on a thermal scan where an endothermic transition indicates enantiotropes and an exothermic transition indicates monotropes .
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