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endothermic reaction [1 record]

Record 1 2006-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Coal Gasification
DEF

A chemical reaction that takes place with absorption of heat.

CONT

A nuclear reaction just as its chemical counterpart may be exoergic (kinetic energy is liberated) or endoergic (kinetic energy is absorbed). ... In the case of endoergic reactions, energy must be supplied in the form of projectile kinetic energy to make the reaction possible.

CONT

The principal reactions in the gasifier are 1. Exothermic, oxidation of carbon and hydrogen in fuel .... 2. Endothermic, reactions of carbon with steam and CO2 ...

OBS

endoergic: (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy. Synonym: energy-absorbing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Gazéification des charbons
DEF

Réaction qui s'effectue avec absorption de chaleur.

CONT

Il existe enfin la solution de la gazéification allothermique : on apporte de l'extérieur la chaleur nécessaire à la réaction endothermique de l'eau sur le charbon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Física nuclear
  • Gasificación del carbón
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