exothermic

or ex·o·ther·mal

[ ek-soh-thur-mik ]

adjectiveChemistry.
  1. noting or pertaining to a chemical change that is accompanied by a liberation of heat (opposed to endothermic).

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Origin of exothermic

1
First recorded in 1880–85; exo- + thermic

Other words from exothermic

  • ex·o·ther·mi·cal·ly, ex·o·ther·mal·ly, adverb
  • ex·o·ther·mic·i·ty [ek-soh-ther-mis-i-tee], /ˌɛk soʊ θərˈmɪs ɪ ti/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for exothermic

exothermic

exothermal

/ (ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk) /


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

Derived forms of exothermic

  • exothermically or exothermally, adverb

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Scientific definitions for exothermic

exothermic

[ ĕk′sō-thûrmĭk ]


  1. Relating to a chemical reaction that releases heat. Compare endothermic.

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