exergonic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔξω (éxō, “outer, out”) and Ancient Greek ἔργον (érgon, “work”) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

exergonic (comparative more exergonic, superlative most exergonic)

1. (chemistry, of a reaction) Releasing energy (especially as heat)

Hyponyms

• exothermic (if the energy is released as heat)

Related terms

• exergonism