EXOTHERMIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does exothermic mean? 

• EXOTHERMIC (adjective)
  The adjective EXOTHERMIC has 1 sense:

1. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat

  Familiarity information: EXOTHERMIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EXOTHERMIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat

Synonyms:

exothermal; exothermic; heat-releasing

Also:

energy-releasing; exoergic ((of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy)

Antonym:

endothermic ((of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat)

Derivation:

exotherm (a compound that gives off heat during its formation and absorbs heat during its decomposition)