endothermic

adjective

UK/ˌen.dəʊˈθɜː.mɪk/
US/ˌen.doʊˈθɝː.mɪk/

Definitions of endothermic adjective

  1. chemistry(化学)

    Characterized by the absorption of heat; pertaining to a process that absorbs heat.

    吸热的

    • During an endothermic reaction, the system absorbs heat from its surroundings.

      在吸热反应中,系统从周围环境吸收热量。

    • Photosynthesis in plants is an endothermic process, absorbing light energy and converting it to chemical energy.

      植物的光合作用是一个吸热过程,吸收光能并将其转化为化学能。

    • In an endothermic process, the reactants possess less energy than the products.

      在吸热过程中,反应物的能量比产物的能量低。