exergonic
(of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.
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Origin of exergonic
1- Compare endergonic.
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British Dictionary definitions for exergonic
/ (ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk) /
(of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously: Compare endergonic
Origin of exergonic
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Scientific definitions for exergonic
[ ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk ]
Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions. Compare endergonic.
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