Endothermic (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The combustion of ammonium nitrate is an endothermic process, absorbing heat from the surroundings.
- Endothermic reactions can be challenging to initiate as they require an external heat source.
- The decomposition of limestone is an endothermic process that occurs when it is heated to a high temperature.
- Many substances undergo endothermic phase transitions as they change from a solid to a liquid state.
- Endothermic compounds are often used in heat-absorbing applications, such as thermal storage systems.