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endoergic

[ en-doh-ur-jik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. endothermic ( exoergic ).


endoergic

/ ˌɛndəʊˈɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

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

/ ĕn′dō-ûrjĭk /

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of endoergic1

First recorded in 1935–40; endo- + -erg + -ic ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of endoergic1

from endo- + -ergic from Greek ergon work

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