endothermic
Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundingsOf a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
Meaning
2 sensesOf a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
endotherm
эндотерми́ческийendotermíčeskij
(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
warmblütig, homöotherm
эндоте́рмныйendotérmnyj, теплокро́вныйteplokróvnyj, гомойоте́рмныйgomojotérmnyj
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
Borrowed from French endothermique, from endo- (“inside”) + thermique (“of heat”), both ulBorrowed from French endothermique, from endo- (“inside”) + thermique (“of heat”), both ultimately from Ancient Greek. By surface analysis, endo- + -thermic.
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Forms
more endothermic, most endothermic| Comparative | more endothermic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most endothermic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat:endothermalheat-absorbing
Antonyms
3 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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