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exergonic

[ek-ser-gon-ik]

adjective

Biochemistry.

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.

exergonic

/ ˌɛəˈɡɒɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously Compare endergonic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

exergonic

  1. Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions.

  2. Compare endergonic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic1

1935–40; ex- 3 + Greek éDz work + -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic1

C20: from ex ( o )- + Greek ergon work + -ic

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