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exoergic

exoergic

9.9
Releasing energy in a chemical or nuclear reaction
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛksoʊˈɜrdʒɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : exoérgico
  • The fusion of deuterium and tritium is an exoergic nuclear reaction, producing substantial amounts of energy.

Examples

  • An exoergic process is essential for powering nuclear reactors.

  • Unlike endoergic reactions, exoergic reactions can proceed without external energy input.

  • Scientists observed that the chemical process was exoergic, resulting in the spontaneous release of heat.

  • The exoergic reaction released a significant amount of energy.

  • The fusion of deuterium and tritium is an exoergic nuclear reaction, producing substantial amounts of energy.

  • Scientists observed that the chemical process was exoergic, resulting in the spontaneous release of heat.

  • Unlike endoergic reactions, exoergic reactions can proceed without external energy input.

Synonyms

energy-releasing
vsexoergic
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A process that gives off energy, for example burning or digestion

is specific to nuclear reactions rather than general processes
exergonic
vsexoergic
  • Specialized
9.9

A process that releases energy, for example in cells

is used for nuclear reactions rather than biochemical ones

Antonyms

endoergic
  • Specialized
9.9

To take in energy from the surroundings during a chemical or nuclear reaction

Compounds

exoergic reaction
  • Specialized
8.8

A nuclear reaction that gives off energy as heat or light

How Energy-Releasing

exoergic
  • Specialized
9.9
endothermic
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Surface Forms

exoergic positive

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.