endothermism
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) | |
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| 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 or endothermal (ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk) | |
| —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 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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