adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a reaction that absorbs (heat) energy from its environment

Adjective

1. 1
   (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy; the products of the process are of greater free energy than the reactants wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

atp coupledenergy consumingenergy requiringnonspontaneous

Antonyms

All antonyms

exergonicspontaneouschemical energy releasechemical-energy releasing

Etymology

From end- + -ergonic.