HEAT-ABSORBING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat

Synonyms:

endothermal; endothermic; heat-absorbing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

decalescent (absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point)

Also:

endoergic; energy-absorbing ((of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy)

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