endothermy
- noun
- /ˌɛndəˈθɜrmi/
- Specialized
- The process of melting ice is an example of endothermy in everyday life.
Examples
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Scientists observed endothermy when the chemical reaction caused the container to feel colder.
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Understanding endothermy is important for explaining why some reactions require constant heating.
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The process of endothermy allows certain reactions to occur at lower temperatures.
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What role does endothermy play in chemical reactions?
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The process of melting ice is an example of endothermy during a physical change.
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Scientists observed endothermy when the chemical reaction in the flask made the outside feel colder.
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In some chemical reactions, endothermy explains why heat must be absorbed from the environment.
Synonyms
A chemical change that takes in heat from the area around it
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Endothermy comes from endo- meaning 'inside' and thermy meaning 'heat', the same root in thermometer and thermal. So in chemistry endothermy means heat moves 'into' the reaction or object, which is why the container can feel colder.