energy-releasing

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Adj.	1.	energy-releasing - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy exoergic exothermal, exothermic, heat-releasing - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
	2.	energy-releasing - of or relating to catabolism destructive-metabolic catabolic, katabolic - characterized by destructive metabolism

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Think twice, A recent Massachusetts study suggest that each extra sugar-sweetened drink downed by kids ages 11 or 12 causes a 60 percent increased risk for obesity--when more than 30 percent of body weight is stored as fat (percentage varies from person to person),Though the link between soda and weight gain is unclear, scientists suspect intense concentrations of sugar consumed in liquid form disrupts the body's metabolism, or energy-releasing chemical reactions, Grab a good old-fashioned glass of milk instead.

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This exothermic, or energy-releasing, reaction releases energy in three forms: heat, light, and sound--key ingredients in any fireworks blowout.