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

"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

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

Unlike other species of sharks, great whites are endothermic, which means they can regulate their own body temperature instead of moving to warmer or colder waters.

From National Geographic

Dissolving salt into water is an endothermic process, meaning that the opposite balance of equilibrium occurs. 

From Time