endergonic

adjective

end·​er·​gon·​ic ˌen-ˌdər-ˈgä-nik 

: endothermic sense 1

an endergonic biochemical reaction

Word History

Etymology

end- + Greek ergon work — more at work

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

endergonic

adjective

end·​er·​gon·​ic ˌen-ˌdər-ˈgän-ik 

: endothermic sense 1

endergonic biochemical reactions

compare exergonic