endothermic
[ en-doh-thur-mik ]
/ ˌɛn doʊˈθɜr mɪk /
adjective
Chemistry.
noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to exothermic).
Zoology.
warm-blooded.
Also
en·do·ther·mal
[en-doh-thur-muh l] /ˌɛn doʊˈθɜr məl/.
OTHER WORDS FROM endothermic
en·do·ther·mi·cal·ly, adverb en·do·ther·my, en·do·ther·mism, nounWords nearby endothermic
endothelioid,
endothelioma,
endotheliosis,
endothelium,
endotherm,
endothermic,
endothoracic fascia,
endothrix,
endotoxemia,
endotoxicosis,
endotoxin
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British Dictionary definitions for endothermic
endothermic
endothermal
/ (ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk) /
adjective
(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heat
Compare exothermic, endoergic
Derived forms of endothermic
endothermically, adverb endothermism, nounMedical definitions for endothermic
endothermic
[ ĕn′dō-thûr′mĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.
Other words from endothermic
en′do•ther′my n.Scientific definitions for endothermic
endothermic
[ ĕn′dō-thûr′mĭk ]
Relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs heat. Compare exothermic.
Warm-blooded.