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endothermic

UK
/ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk/
US
/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk/

Translations

endothermicadjective
more endothermic
Comp.
most endothermic
Super.
UK
/ˌɛndəʊˈθɜːmɪk/
US
/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk/
endothermiqueBiologie : qui produit de la chaleur pour maintenir la température corporelle.
Birds and mammals are examples of endothermic animals, as they can regulate their body temperature internally.
Les oiseaux et les mammifères sont des exemples d’animaux endothermiques, car ils peuvent réguler leur température corporelle de manière interne.
endothermiqueChimie et physique : qui absorbe de la chaleur du milieu environnant.
The decomposition of ammonium nitrate is an endothermic process that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
La décomposition du nitrate d’ammonium est un processus endothermique qui absorbe la chaleur de son environnement.
Synonyms
warm-blooded
homeothermic
thermoregulatory
Antonyms
exothermic

Definitions

endothermicadjective
Describing a chemical reaction or physical process that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
The decomposition of ammonium nitrate is an endothermic process that absorbs heat from its surroundings.
Relating to an organism that generates heat to maintain its body temperature, typically above the temperature of its surroundings.
Birds and mammals are examples of endothermic animals, as they can regulate their body temperature internally.
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