exergonic

Exergonic is defined as a biochemical reaction that releases energy.

(adjective)

An example of something exergonic is the process of respiration.

See exergonic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with a biochemical reaction that releases energy, as respiration or catabolism

See exergonic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Releasing energy.

Origin:

Origin: ex(o)-

Origin: + Greek ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -ic

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