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exoergic

[ ek-soh-ur-jik ]
/ ˌɛk soʊˈɜr dʒɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

exothermic (opposed to endoergic).

Nearby words

exodontics, exodontist, exodos, exodus, exoenzyme, exoergic, exoerythrocytic, exoerythrocytic stage, exogamous, exogamy, exogastrula

Origin of exoergic

First recorded in 1940–45; exo- + erg-1 + -ic
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British Dictionary definitions for exoergic

exoergic

/ (ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energyCompare endoergic, exothermic

Word Origin for exoergic

exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work
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Science definitions for exoergic

exoergic

[ ĕk′sō-ûr′jĭk ]

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