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ENERGY-RELEASING

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to catabolism

Synonyms:

destructive-metabolic; energy-releasing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

catabolic; katabolic (characterized by destructive metabolism)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy

Synonyms:

energy-releasing; exoergic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

exothermal; exothermic; heat-releasing ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat)

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