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exergonic

[ ek-ser-gon-ik ]

adjective

, Biochemistry.
  1. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.


exergonic

/ ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously Compare endergonic


exergonic

/ ĕk′sər-gŏnĭk /

  1. Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions.
  2. Compare endergonic


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Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic1

1935–40; ex- 3 + Greek érgon work + -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic1

C20: from ex ( o )- + Greek ergon work + -ic

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