Endothermic
Endothermic
Endothermic (pronunciation: /ˌɛndoʊˈθɜːrmɪk/) is a term used in Thermodynamics to describe a process or reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, usually in the form of heat. The term is derived from the Greek words "endo," meaning inside, and "therm," meaning heat.
Etymology
The term "endothermic" originates from the Greek words "endo," which means inside, and "therm," which means heat. It was first used in the scientific community in the late 19th century to describe chemical reactions that absorb heat from their surroundings.
Related Terms
- Exothermic: An exothermic process is one that releases energy, usually in the form of heat. This is the opposite of an endothermic process.
- Thermodynamics: This is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.
- Energy: In the context of thermodynamics, energy is the capacity to do work or produce heat.
- Heat: Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures.
- Chemical Reaction: A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endothermic
- Wikipedia's article - Endothermic
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