endoergic

en·do·er·gic

[en-doh-ur-jik]
adjective Chemistry.
endothermic ( opposed to exoergic ).

Origin:
1935–40; endo- + -ergic

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endoergic (ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
Compare endothermic (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy, as opposed to exoergic
 
[from endo- + -ergic from Greek ergon work]

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endoergic   (ěn'dō-ûr'jĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that absorbs energy. Endothermic reactions are endoergic. Compare exoergic.
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