endothermic
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endothermic
, endothermal (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heat
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endothermic
[‚en·də′thər·mik] (nuclear physics)
Petaining to a nuclear or particle reaction in which some of the kinetic energy of the initial particles is converted to mass energy.
(physical chemistry)
Pertaining to a chemical reaction which absorbs heat. Also known as endoergic.
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endothermic
Said of a reaction which occurs with the absorption of heat.
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