Endothermic

usgb/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk/
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.
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  • endothermic reaction
  • endothermic process

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endothermic reaction, endothermic process, endothermic organisms

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