endothermic
adjective
noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat (opposed to exothermic).
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Even with insulation, endothermal animals require extensive amounts of energy to maintain a constant body temperature.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022