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endothermic /en·do·ther·mic/ (-ther´mik) characterized by or accompanied by the absorption of heat.
endothermal, endothermic 1. characterized by the absorption of heat. 2. pertaining to endothermy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Endothermic reactions (requiring heat) are accompanied by an increase in enthalpy H. Flame retardancy is also aided by the endothermic reaction of nitrogenous gas sublimation, resulting in lower combustion temperatures, Akzo says. Figure 1 shows the exothermic combustion enthalpies of proven cable jacket materials and, additionally, the endothermic reaction enthalpy of the decomposition reaction of aluminium hydroxide. |
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