endoergic
/ˌɛndoʊˈɜrdʒɪk/
adjective
- Describing a chemical or nuclear reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.
- Photosynthesis is an endoergic process because it requires sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
- In an endoergic reaction, the products have more stored energy than the reactants.
- The scientist explained that the endoergic nature of the reaction meant it would not occur without an external heat source.
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