exothermic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.1.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From exo- "outside" + thermic "of heat"

[edit] Adjective

exothermic (comparative more exothermic, superlative most exothermic)

1. (chemistry, of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat.
2. (chemistry, of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition
3. (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded

[edit] Antonyms

• endothermic

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