Endocondensation

/ˌɛndoʊkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A chemical or biological process of condensation occurring within a substance or organism, particularly in biochemistry.

Etymology

From endo- + condensation (from Latin condensare, 'to thicken'). This scientific term describes molecular condensation reactions happening internally.

Kelly Says

Condensation reactions are how your body builds proteins and fats—water molecules are removed as smaller molecules link together, and 'endocondensation' describes this happening within a system.

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