endoergic
[ en-doh-ur-jik ]
Origin of endoergic
1Words Nearby endoergic
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British Dictionary definitions for endoergic
endoergic
/ (ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /
adjective
(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy, as opposed to exoergic: Compare endothermic
Origin of endoergic
1from endo- + -ergic from Greek ergon work
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Scientific definitions for endoergic
endoergic
[ ĕn′dō-ûr′jĭk ]
Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that absorbs energy. Endothermic reactions are endoergic. Compare exoergic.
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