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exergonic
[ ek-ser-gon-ik ]
adjective
, Biochemistry.
- (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.
exergonic
/ ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk /
adjective
- See endergonic(of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously Compare endergonic
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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Origin of exergonic1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of exergonic1
C20: from ex ( o )- + Greek ergon work + -ic
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