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EXOTHERMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

exothermal; exothermic; heat-releasing

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Adjectives

Also:

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

Antonym:

endothermic ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat)

Derivation:

exotherm (a compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition)

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