heat-absorbing

Definitions of heat-absorbing
  1. adjective
    (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
    synonyms: endothermal, endothermic
    endoergic, energy-absorbing
    (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy
    decalescent
    absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point
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