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endergonic

American  
[en-der-gon-ik] / ˌɛn dərˈgɒn ɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry.

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy.

endergonic British  
/ ˌɛndəˈɡɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy to proceed Compare exergonic

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endergonic Scientific  
/ ĕn′dər-gŏn′ĭk /

  1. Relating to a chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy. The production of sugars by plants during photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction, where sunlight provides the necessary energy.

  2. Compare exergonic

Etymology

Origin of endergonic

1935–40; end- + Greek érgon work + -ic

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