endothermic process
[/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: endothermic processes
processo endotérmico
1. A chemical or physical process that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings, resulting in a decrease in temperature of the surroundings
Melting ice is an endothermic process because it requires heat energy to break the solid structure.
Derreter gelo é um processo endotérmico porque requer energia térmica para quebrar a estrutura sólida.
2. A thermodynamic process in which the internal energy of a system increases and heat flows into the system from the environment
Photosynthesis is an endothermic process that converts light energy into chemical energy.
A fotossíntese é um processo endotérmico que converte energia luminosa em energia química.
3. Any reaction or change of state that absorbs thermal energy, causing the surroundings to feel cooler
Dissolving ammonium nitrate in water is an endothermic process that can lower the temperature significantly.
Dissolver nitrato de amônio em água é um processo endotérmico que pode abaixar significativamente a temperatura.
This is a technical scientific term used uniformly in both Brazilian and American educational systems. In Brazil, it is taught in chemistry and physics courses at the secondary and tertiary levels. The term is essential in STEM education and is standardized across both Portuguese and English-speaking scientific communities.
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