exoergic

[ ek-soh-ur-jik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. exothermic ( endoergic ).

exoergic

/ ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk /

adjective

1. See exothermic, endoergic
   (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy Compare endoergic exothermic

exoergic

/ ĕk′sō-ûr′jĭk /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of exoergic¹

First recorded in 1940–45; exo- + erg- ¹( def ) + -ic ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of exoergic¹

exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work