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heat-releasing

DEFINITIONS OF: heat-releasing

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

Synonyms:
exothermal, exothermic
energy-releasing, exoergic
(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy
Antonyms:
endothermal, endothermic, heat-absorbing
(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with absorption of heat
endoergic, energy-absorbing
(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with absorption of energy
decalescent
absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point
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