exothermal
1
8.2
Giving out heat during a chemical reaction
- adjective
- /ˌɛksoʊˈθɜrməl/
- Specialized
:
exotérmico
- During the exothermal process, the temperature of the surrounding area increased noticeably.
Examples
-
The exothermal reaction between the two chemicals released a large amount of heat.
-
Hence, this combination of exothermal (combustion) and endothermal (gasification) reactors makes the whole system an auto-thermal process.
Academic text (2018) -
Many firework displays rely on exothermal reactions to produce vibrant colors and explosive sounds.
Synonyms
3
6.5
A chemical reaction that gives off heat
is the standard scientific adjective for the same process
1
5.2
A chemical reaction or substance that gives off heat
is the concise technical adjective used for that kind of reaction
Antonyms
How Exothermic
Surface Forms
exothermal positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word exothermal comes from exo- meaning 'outside' and therm meaning 'heat', so it means 'heat going out'. That's why an exothermal reaction gives off heat and warms the area around it.