exoergic

[ ek-soh-ur-jik ]

adjectiveChemistry.
  1. exothermic (opposed to endoergic).

Origin of exoergic

1
First recorded in 1940–45; exo- + erg-1 + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for exoergic

exoergic

/ (ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /


adjective
  1. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy: Compare endoergic, exothermic

Origin of exoergic

1
exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work

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Scientific definitions for exoergic

exoergic

[ ĕk′sō-ûrjĭk ]


  1. Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that releases energy. Exothermic reactions are exoergic. Compare endoergic.

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