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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 [ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk], exothermal
adj
(Chemistry) (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the evolution of heat Compare endothermic, exoergic
exothermically , exothermally adv
exothermic  (ks-thûrmk)
Relating to a chemical reaction that releases heat. Compare endothermic.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.exothermic - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
exothermal, heat-releasing
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
Translations
exothermic [ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk] adj → esotermico/a
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