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Definition of “exothermic”

exothermic (ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk Pronunciation for exothermic or exothermal

Definitions

adjective

  1. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the evolution of heat Compare endothermic, exoergic

Derived Forms

ˌexoˈthermically, ˌexoˈthermally adverb

Example Sentences Including 'exothermic'

This is an exothermic reaction and the temperature rises to 1800C.
McMonagle, D. Science Basic Facts

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