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endergonic
end·er·gon·ic E0131900 (ĕn′dər-gŏn′ĭk)adj. Requiring energy: an endergonic chemical reaction. [end(o)- + Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots + -ic.]endergonic (ˌɛndəˈɡɒnɪk) adj (Biochemistry) (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy to proceed. Compare exergonic[C20: from end(o-) + Greek ergon work + -ic]end•er•gon•ic (ˌɛn dərˈgɒn ɪk) adj. (of a biochemical reaction) requiring energy. Compare exergonic. [1935–40] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | endergonic - (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy; the products of the process are of greater free energy than the reactants; "photosynthesis is an endergonic process"biochemistry - the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistryexergonic - (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy; "diffusion is an exergonic process" | Translationsendergonic
endergonic[¦en·dər¦gän·ik] (biochemistry) Of or pertaining to a biochemical reaction in which the final products possess more free energy than the starting materials; usually associated with anabolism. endergonic
endergonic [en″der-gon´ik] characterized or accompanied by the absorption of energy; requiring the input of free energy.end·er·gon·ic (en'dĕr-gon'ik), Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with absorption of energy from its surroundings (that is, a positive change in Gibbs free energy). Compare: exergonic. [endo- + G. ergon, work] endergonic adjective Referring to a chemical reaction that requires significant external energy in order to proceed.endergonic adjective Denoting a chemical reaction that requires extended energy input in order to proceed.end·er·gon·ic (en'dĕr-gon'ik) Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with absorption of energy from its surroundings (i.e., a positive change in Gibbs free energy). Compare: exergonic[endo- + G. ergon, work]endergonic
Antonyms for endergonicadj (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energyRelated WordsAntonyms |