exoergic
- adjective
- /ˌɛksoʊˈɜrdʒɪk/
- Specialized
- The fusion of deuterium and tritium is an exoergic nuclear reaction, producing substantial amounts of energy.
Examples
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An exoergic process is essential for powering nuclear reactors.
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Unlike endoergic reactions, exoergic reactions can proceed without external energy input.
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Scientists observed that the chemical process was exoergic, resulting in the spontaneous release of heat.
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The exoergic reaction released a significant amount of energy.
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The fusion of deuterium and tritium is an exoergic nuclear reaction, producing substantial amounts of energy.
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Scientists observed that the chemical process was exoergic, resulting in the spontaneous release of heat.
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Unlike endoergic reactions, exoergic reactions can proceed without external energy input.
Synonyms
A process that gives off energy, for example burning or digestion
A process that releases energy, for example in cells
Antonyms
- Specialized
To take in energy from the surroundings during a chemical or nuclear reaction
Compounds
How Energy-Releasing
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
exoergic = erg (opaque) = exo + erg + ic
The term 'ergic' is specialized and not easily derived from its components without specific scientific knowledge.
Etymology
The word exoergic comes from the prefix exo- meaning 'outside' or 'out' and the root erg meaning 'work' or 'energy'. So an exoergic reaction sends energy 'out', which is why it releases heat or power.