Exothermic vs. Endothermic

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  • Exothermic (adjective)

    That releases energy in the form of heat.

  • Exothermic (adjective)

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

  • Exothermic (adjective)

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

  • Endothermic (adjective)

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

  • Endothermic (adjective)

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

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