endothermic
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from French endothermique, from endo- (“inside”) + thermique (“of heat”), both ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Adjective
editendothermic (comparative more endothermic, superlative most endothermic)
- (chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
- (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
- Synonyms: warm-blooded, endothermal, homeothermal, homeothermic
- Antonyms: ectothermic, exothermic, cold-blooded
Translations
editchemistry: absorbing heat
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zoology: of animal with regulated temperature
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