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Endothermic reaction
/ˌɛndəʊθˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈakʃən/
/ˌɛndoʊθˈɜːmɪk ɹɪˈækʃən/Endothermic reaction
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a chemical process that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings, often resulting in a temperature decrease
Example
When ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, the endothermic reaction causes the solution to cool.
Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction where plants absorb sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
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