ex·o·er·gic ( k s -ûr j k)adj. Exothermic. |
exoergic [ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk]
adj
(Physics / Nuclear Physics) (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy Compare endoergic, exothermic
[exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work]
| exoergic (ks-ûrjk) Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that releases energy. Exothermic reactions are exoergic. Compare endoergic. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | exoergic - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy exothermal, exothermic, heat-releasing - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat endoergic, energy-absorbing - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy |
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