In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
EXOERGIC
exoergic, energy-releasing
(adjective) (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
exoergic (comparative more exoergic, superlative most exoergic)
(physics, chemistry) Occurring with the release of energy.
Usage notes
• The term is used especially in regard to nuclear reactions. Exoergicity and exothermicity are not synonymous, although they are often confused.
Antonyms
• endoergic
Source: Wiktionary
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