endothermic
Translation
endothermic
Examples
The chemical reaction was endothermic, absorbing heat.
The chemical reaction was endothermic, absorbing heat.
Mammals are endothermic animals.
Mammals are endothermic animals.
Grammar Patterns
an endothermic ((noun)) describing a process or reaction An endothermic reaction feels cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heat-absorbing; Antonyms: exothermic
Etymology
From Greek 'endo-' (within) and 'thermē' (heat). It means 'taking heat within'.
Memory Tips
'Endo-' means 'in', and 'therm' relates to heat. So, it's about heat going 'in' to a reaction.