endothermic

[ en-doh-thur-mik ]

adjective

1. Chemistry. noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by an absorption of heat ( exothermic ).
2. Zoology. warm-blooded.

endothermic

/ ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk /

adjective

1. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the absorption of heat Compare exothermic endoergic

endothermic

/ ĕn′dō-thûr′mĭk /

1. Relating to a chemical reaction that absorbs heat.
2. Compare exothermic
3. Warm-blooded.

Derived Forms

• ˌendoˈthermism, noun
• ˌendoˈthermically, adverb

Other Words From

• endo·thermi·cal·ly adverb
• endo·thermy endo·thermism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endothermic¹

< French endothermique (1879); endo-, -therm, -ic

Example Sentences

One theory is that coldblooded animals are better equipped to manage the wear of aging because they rely on the environment to calibrate their body temperatures instead of the energy-draining metabolisms of endothermic, or warm-blooded animals.

From New York Times

"Cold-blooded animals often shut down their metabolism entirely during a tough season, but many endothermic or 'warm-blooded' animals that hibernate frequently reactivate their metabolism during the hibernation period," Whitney explained.

From Fox News

He took out Mei’s endothermic blasters and started firing off icicles toward Liviere.

From The Verge

There is no levelling up, there are no weapons unlocks; it’s all about combining the different capabilities – from Mei’s endothermic blaster to Mercy’s healing staff – in effective ways.

From The Guardian

“Because very young infants are more ectothermic than endothermic, their arousability could scale similarly to fish for different ambient temperatures.”

From Scientific American