Endothermic
Adjective
Referring to a process or reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
An endothermic reaction takes in energy, causing the temperature of the surroundings to decrease.

Often appears as...
- endothermic reaction
- endothermic process
Usage tips
Neutral
endothermic reaction, endothermic process, endothermic organisms
Adjective
Describing organisms that can regulate their internal body temperature through metabolic processes.
Humans are endothermic animals, maintaining a stable body temperature regardless of the environment.

Often appears as...
- endothermic species
- endothermic metabolism
Usage tips
Neutral
endothermic animals, endothermic metabolism, endothermic species
Adjective
Referring to a process or reaction that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
An endothermic reaction takes in energy, causing the temperature of the surroundings to decrease.

Often appears as...
- endothermic reaction
- endothermic process
Usage tips
Neutral
endothermic reaction, endothermic process, endothermic organisms
Adjective
Describing organisms that can regulate their internal body temperature through metabolic processes.
Humans are endothermic animals, maintaining a stable body temperature regardless of the environment.

Often appears as...
- endothermic species
- endothermic metabolism
Usage tips
Neutral
endothermic animals, endothermic metabolism, endothermic species
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Scientific terms
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Example in chemistry
Scientific terms
Understanding details
Example in chemistry
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