endoergic
[ en-doh-ur-jik ]
/ ˌɛn doʊˈɜr dʒɪk /
adjective Chemistry.
endothermic (opposed to exoergic).
Words nearby endoergic
endodontics,
endodontist,
endodontium,
endoenteritis,
endoenzyme,
endoergic,
endogamy,
endogen,
endogenetic,
endogenic toxicosis,
endogenous
British Dictionary definitions for endoergic
endoergic
/ (ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /
adjective
(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy, as opposed to exoergic
Compare endothermic
Word Origin for endoergic
from
endo- +
-ergic from Greek
ergon work
Scientific definitions for endoergic
endoergic
[ ĕn′dō-ûr′jĭk ]
Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that absorbs energy. Endothermic reactions are endoergic. Compare exoergic.