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endothermal

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en·do·ther·mic  (nd-thûrmk) also en·do·ther·mal (-ml)
adj.
1. Chemistry Characterized by or causing the absorption of heat; endoergic.
2. Biology Of or relating to an organism that generates heat to maintain its body temperature, typically above the temperature of its surroundings; warm-blooded.

endo·thermy n.
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Adj.1.endothermal - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
endoergic, energy-absorbing - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy


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[FIGURE 7 OMITTED] [FIGURE 8 OMITTED] From the DSC figure, two endothermal peaks were observed; corresponding temperatures are 136 and 249 [degrees]C, respectively.
An exothermic effect and maximum gain in mass occurred at the temperature of 840[degrees]C; an endothermal effect, connected with the removal of hydrogen, can be followed in the temperature range 550-700[degrees]C.
The ClosureFAST device has significantly improved endothermal ablation with a smooth, deliberate, controlled and much swifter technique," said Robert F.
 
 
 
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