exoergic


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ex·o·er·gic

 (ĕk′sō-ûr′jĭk)
adj.
Exergonic.
[exo- + Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots + -ic.]
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exoergic

(ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk)
adj
(Nuclear Physics) (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy. Compare endoergic, exothermic
[exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work]
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Adj.1.exoergic - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
energy-releasing
exothermal, exothermic, heat-releasing - (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
endoergic, energy-absorbing - (of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy
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