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heat-releasing

heat-releasing

5.2
A chemical reaction or substance that gives off heat
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : liberador de calor
  • This reaction is heat-releasing.

Examples

  • The combustion of gasoline is a heat-releasing reaction that powers car engines.

  • When calcium oxide reacts with water, the heat-releasing process can be felt through the container.

  • Scientists studied the heat-releasing properties of the new compound in the laboratory.

  • The heat-releasing reaction caused the temperature to rise quickly.

  • The heat-releasing reaction of the burning sugar produced a warm glow.

  • During the heat-releasing process, energy is given off as the chemicals change.

  • Heat-releasing substances are often used in hand warmers to provide warmth in cold weather.

Synonyms

exothermic
vsheat-releasing
  • Specialized
3 6.5

A chemical reaction that gives off heat

is a broader descriptive phrase for reactions or substances formed with heat release
exothermal
vsheat-releasing
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Giving out heat during a chemical reaction

is a general term for processes or products occurring with heat release

Antonyms

heat-absorbing
  • Specialized
6.1

A material or reaction that takes in heat from its surroundings

How Heat-Absorbing

heat-absorbing
  • Specialized
6.1
heatless
1 6.0
heat-releasing
  • Specialized
5.2

Surface Forms

heat-releasing positive

Morphology

heat-releasing = heat + release (transparent) = heat + release + ing

The structure is release + -ing combined with heat in a straightforward compound meaning 'releasing heat'.

Etymology

Heat-releasing is simply two words put together: heat meaning 'warmth' and release meaning 'let go'. So, heat-releasing describes something, like burning wood or a chemical reaction, that 'lets go' of warmth.