endoergic

American

[en-doh-ur-jik] / ˌɛn doʊˈɜr dʒɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

endothermic (opposed to exoergic).

endoergic British

/ ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy, as opposed to exoergic Compare endothermic

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endoergic Scientific

/ ĕn′dō-ûr′jĭk /

Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that absorbs energy. Endothermic reactions are endoergic.
Compare exoergic

Etymology

Origin of endoergic

First recorded in 1935–40; endo- + -erg + -ic ( def. )

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