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exoergic

[ek-soh-ur-jik]

adjective

Chemistry.

  1. exothermic (endoergic ).

exoergic

/ ˌɛəʊˈɜːɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy Compare endoergic exothermic

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exoergic

  1. Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that releases energy. Exothermic reactions are exoergic.

  2. Compare endoergic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exoergic1

First recorded in 1940–45; exo- + erg- 1 ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exoergic1

exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work

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