exothermic
exothermic
Definition
exo·ther·mic (ek′sō t̸hʉr′mik, -sə-)
exothermic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- reaction: C 8 H 18 Which is likely to be the most exothermic reaction?
- process: Since heat must be removed to the surroundings freezing is an exothermic process!
- change: The temperature of the system will be observed to rise in an exothermic change.
- value: Do the same for the products to obtain a total exothermic value.
- oxidation: Contact with organic substance leads to strongly exothermic oxidation, which can result in the formation of toxic nitrous gases ( NOx ).
- activity: ARC tests showed exothermic activity as low as 26°C.
Modifying Another Word
- strongly: The coke ( essentially impure carbon ) burns in the blast of hot air to form carbon dioxide - a strongly exothermic reaction.
- hell: Funeral Home: Drive carefully, we'll wait. [ Humor Index ] Is Hell Exothermic?
- violently: Similarly, its violently exothermic reaction with hydrazine made this an extremely powerful propellant combination for rocket fuel in the late 1950s.
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