endothermic Definition
(of a chemical reaction or compound) accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat..
Using endothermic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "endothermic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction.
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Melting ice is an endothermic process.
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The reaction is endothermic, so it absorbs heat from the surroundings.
endothermic Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for endothermic
- exothermic
- heat-releasing
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Summary: endothermic in Brief
'Endothermic' [ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk] describes a chemical reaction or compound that requires or is accompanied by the absorption of heat. Examples include photosynthesis and melting ice. The opposite of 'endothermic' is 'exothermic,' which describes reactions that release heat.
