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| Symbol: In; atomic weight: 114.82; atomic number: 49 |
| Symbol: Bi; atomic weight: 208.980; atomic number: 83 |
| endergonic (ˌɛndəˈɡɒnɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| Compare exergonic (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy to proceed | |
| [C20: from | |
endergonic end·er·gon·ic (ěn'dər-gŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs energy and therefore cools its surroundings.
| endergonic (ěn'dər-gŏn'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy. The production of sugars by plants during photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction, where sunlight provides the necessary energy. Compare exergonic. |