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endergonic

[en-der-gon-ik]
adjective Biochemistry.
  1. (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy.
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Origin of endergonic

1935–40; end- + Greek érgon work + -ic
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British Dictionary definitions for endergonic

endergonic

adjective
  1. (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy to proceedCompare exergonic
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Word Origin

C20: from end (o-) + Greek ergon work + -ic
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endergonic in Medicine

endergonic

(ĕn′dər-gŏn′ĭk)
adj.
  1. Of or relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs energy and therefore cools its surroundings.
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endergonic in Science

endergonic

[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. Compare exergonic.
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