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ergogenic

[ ur-guh-jen-ik ]

adjective

  1. improving or enhancing physical performance, especially in sports:

    Consuming electrolytes during exercise through sports drinks and other ergogenic aids may help a little.



noun

  1. a substance that improves or enhances physical performance, especially in sports:

    One of the most popular ergogenics in the industry today is nitric oxide.

    Caffeine is a common ergogenic.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ergogenic1

First recorded in 1905–10; ergo- 1( def ) + -genic ( def )
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Example Sentences

“At best it might be described as weakly ergogenic, or performance enhancing,” Sallis says.

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