Definition of Exothermic

1. Adjective. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat.

Exact synonyms: Exothermal, Heat-releasing
Also: Energy-releasing, Exoergic
Antonyms: Endothermic
Derivative terms: Exotherm

Definition of Exothermic

1. a. Characterized by, or formed with, evolution of heat; as, an exothermic reaction; -- opposed to endothermic.

Definition of Exothermic

1. Adjective. (chemistry of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat. ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition ¹

3. Adjective. (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Exothermic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Exothermic

1. Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy (usually in the form of heat). (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exothermic

exoterics
exoteries
exoterism
exoterisms
exoterrene
exotery
exotheca
exothecae
exotheci-um
exothecia
exothecium
exothelium
exotherm
exothermal
exothermally
exothermic (current term)
exothermic reaction
exothermically
exothermicities
exothermicity
exotherms
exotic
exotic atom
exotic baryon
exotic belly dancer
exotic cheroot
exotic cheroots
exotic dancer
exotic dancers
exotic species

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