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EXOERGIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does exoergic mean?
• EXOERGIC (adjective)
The adjective EXOERGIC has 1 sense:
1. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
Familiarity information: EXOERGIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
Synonyms:
energy-releasing; exoergic
Also:
exothermal; exothermic; heat-releasing ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat)
Antonym:
endoergic ((of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy)
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