endergonic

adjective end·er·gon·ic \ˌen-ˌdər-ˈgä-nik\

Definition of ENDERGONIC

: endothermic 1 <an endergonic biochemical reaction>

end- + Greek ergon work — more at work

First Known Use: 1940

Medical Dictionary

adjective end·er·gon·ic \ˌen-ˌdər-ˈgän-ik\

: endothermic 1 <endergonic biochemical reactions>—compare exergonic

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