Exothermic vs. Endothermic

Exothermicadjective

That releases energy in the form of heat.

Exothermicadjective

That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition

Exothermicadjective

(zoology) Of an animal: whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded.

Exothermicadjective

Characterized by, or formed with, evolution of heat; as, an exothermic reaction; - opposed to endothermic.

Exothermicadjective

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

Endothermicadjective

(chemistry) Of a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

Endothermicadjective

(zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.

Endothermicadjective

Designating, or pert. to, a reaction which occurs with absorption of heat; formed by such a reaction; as, an endothermic substance; - opposed to exothermic.

Endothermicadjective

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