Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: January 5, 2015

endothermic

Definition: (adjective) Characterized by or causing the absorption of heat; endoergic.
Synonyms: heat-absorbing, endothermal
Usage: Endothermic reactions are often described as reactions that “feel cold,” and they contrast with exothermic reactions, in which heat is released.

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