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exothermic

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ex·o·ther·mic  (ks-thûrmk) also ex·o·ther·mal (-ml)
adj.
Releasing heat: an exothermic reaction.

exo·thermi·cal·ly adv.

exothermic
Adjective
(of a chemical reaction) involving or leading to the giving off of heat

exothermic  (ks-thûrmk)
Relating to a chemical reaction that releases heat. Compare endothermic.
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Adj.1.exothermic - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
energy-releasing, exoergic - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
endothermal, endothermic, heat-absorbing - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat

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