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exergonic

American  
[ek-ser-gon-ik] / ˌɛk sərˈgɒn ɪk /

adjective

Biochemistry.

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.

exergonic British  
/ ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously Compare endergonic

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exergonic Scientific  
/ ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk /

  1. 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.

  2. Compare endergonic

Etymology

Origin of exergonic

1935–40; ex- 3 + Greek érgon work + -ic

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