endoergic

[ en-doh-ur-jik ]

/ ˌɛn doʊˈɜr dʒɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

endothermic (opposed to exoergic).

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Origin of endoergic

First recorded in 1935–40; endo- + -erg + -ic

Words nearby endoergic

endodontics, endodontist, endodontium, endoenteritis, endoenzyme, endoergic, end-of-file, end of one's rope, end of one's rope, at the, end of steel, end of the line

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British Dictionary definitions for endoergic

endoergic

/ (ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

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

Word Origin for endoergic

from 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.