endergonic
[ en-der-gon-ik ]
/ ˌɛn dərˈgɒn ɪk /
adjective Biochemistry.
(of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy.
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British Dictionary definitions for endergonic
endergonic
/ (ˌɛndəˈɡɒnɪk) /
adjective
(of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy to proceedCompare exergonic
Word Origin for endergonic
C20: from end (o-) + Greek ergon work + -ic
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Medical definitions for endergonic
endergonic
[ ĕn′dər-gŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs energy and therefore cools its surroundings.
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Scientific definitions for endergonic
endergonic
[ ĕn′dər-gŏn′ĭk ]
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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