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endothermic
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endothermic /en·do·ther·mic/ (-ther´mik) characterized by or accompanied by the absorption of heat.
en·do·ther·mic (nd-thûrmk) or en·do·ther·mal (-ml)
adj.
1. Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
2. Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.
endo·thermy n.
endothermal, endothermic
1. characterized by the absorption of heat.
2. pertaining to endothermy.


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