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

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