endothermic
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doʊˈθɜr adjective
1.
Chemistry. noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat ( opposed to exothermic ).
2.
Zoology, warm-blooded.
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endothermic or endothermal (ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| exothermic Compare endoergic (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heat | |
| endothermal or endothermal | |
| —adj | |
| endo'thermically or endothermal | |
| —adv | |
| endo'thermism or endothermal | |
| —n | |
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Endothermic
is always a great word to know.
So is coke. Does it mean:
| the solid product resulting from the distillation of coal in an oven or closed chamber or by imperfect combustion, consisting principally of carbon |
| a colorless, pungent, suffocating, highly water-soluble, gaseous compound, NH3, usually produced by the combination of nitrogen and hydrogen gases |
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endothermic en·do·ther·mic (ěn'dō-thûr'mĭk) or en·do·ther·mal (-məl)
adj.
Of or relating to a chemical reaction during which there is absorption of heat.
Of or relating to an endotherm; warm-blooded.
en'do·ther'my n.
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Science Dictionary
endothermic (ěn'dō-thûr'mĭk) Pronunciation Key
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Example sentences
When you add a salt to water and the container feels cold, yes, an endothermic reaction is taking place.
All chemical reactions are either endothermic or exothermic.
The ionization reaction is endothermic, and the attachment reaction is slightly exothermic.
Both endothermic reaction and thermal conductivity mechanisms are acting to reduce the temperature beneath the bubbles.
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