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exergonic

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ex⋅er⋅gon⋅ic

  [ek-ser-gon-ik]
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–adjective Biochemistry.
(of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.
Compare endergonic.

Origin:
1935–40; ex- 3 + Gk érgon work + -ic
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ex·er·gon·ic   (ěk'sər-gŏn'ĭk)   
adj.  Releasing energy.

[ex(o)- + Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots + -ic.]
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Main Entry: ex·er·gon·ic
Pronunciation: "ek-(")s&r-'gän-ik
Function: adjective
: EXOTHERMIC exergonic biochemical reaction> —compare ENDERGONIC
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exergonic ex·er·gon·ic (ěk'sər-gŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Of or relating to a reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.

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