exothermic
adjective/ˌɛksoʊˈθɜrmɪk/
Frequency rank: #19,537 most common English word
Meaning
Describing a process or reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.
Example sentence
The reaction between the two chemicals was exothermic, releasing a large amount of heat into the surroundings.
Synonyms & related words
- heat-releasing
- combustive
- reactive
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