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

endoergic

/ ĕn′dō-ûr′jĭk /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of endoergic¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of endoergic¹

from endo- + -ergic from Greek ergon work