endothermically
Requiring heat input
In a manner that absorbs heat from the surroundings.
Endothermic reactions require energy input rather than releasing it: The compound decomposes endothermically when heated.
The opposite of exothermically.
Process of taking in
- enthalpyThermodynamic total heat quantity
- activationSetting into operation
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- calorimetryMeasuring heat in reactions
thermochemistry · catalyst · kinetics · stoichiometry · reactants · products · equilibrium · isothermal
Maintaining stable internal heat
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- mammalsHair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- warm-bloodedInternally temperature-regulated
feathers · fur · blubber · insulation · shivering · torpor · hibernation · sweating
absorption
Process of taking in
- enthalpyThermodynamic total heat quantity
- activationSetting into operation
- reactionResponse to stimulus
calorimetry · thermochemistry · catalyst · kinetics · stoichiometry · reactants · products · equilibrium · isothermal · spontaneity
thermoregulation
Maintaining stable internal heat
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- mammalsHair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
warm-blooded · feathers · fur · blubber · insulation · shivering · torpor · hibernation · sweating · panting
refrigeration
Heat removal for preservation
- cryogenicsUltralow temperature science