Associations to the word «Exothermic»

Wiktionary

EXOTHERMIC, adjective. (chemistry) (of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat.
EXOTHERMIC, adjective. (chemistry) (of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition
EXOTHERMIC, adjective. (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded

Dictionary definition

EXOTHERMIC, adjective. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat.

Wise words

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