EXOTHERM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("exotherm" is a kind of...):

chemical compound; compound ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Derivation:

exothermic ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat)

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