endothermic

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(thing) by wh00t (3.7 y) (print)   (I like it!) Mon Oct 30 2000 at 1:45:52
Endothermic refers to an endothermic reaction by which heat is absorbed rather than evolved. Also can be defined as a positive change in enthalpy.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Sun Jan 08 2006 at 17:24:32

En`do*ther"mic (?), a. [Pref. endo- + thermic.] (Chem.)

Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an endothermic substance; -- opposed to exothermic.

 

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