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Term: Endoergic Reaction

Definition: An endoergic reaction refers to a chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

Example Sentence: The combustion of hydrogen is an endoergic reaction because it requires an input of energy to occur.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

Example Sentence: The endothermic reaction between baking soda and vinegar that is often used in volcanoes is an example of an endoergic reaction.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing a reaction that absorbs energy.

Example Sentence: The endoergic nature of the reaction required the addition of heat to proceed.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Describing how a reaction occurs, absorbing energy.

Example Sentence: The reaction proceeded endoergically, leading to a decrease in temperature.

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