endergonic

/ˈɛndərˌgɑnɪk/
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Definitions of endergonic
  1. adjective
    (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy; the products of the process are of greater free energy than the reactants
    “photosynthesis is an endergonic process”
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    antonyms:
    exergonic
    (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy
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