exothermic reaction

Noun

A chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat.

ریشه

From the Greek words 'exo' meaning 'outside' and 'therm' meaning 'heat'.

مثال

• Combustion is an example of an exothermic reaction.
• In an exothermic reaction, energy is released to the surroundings.
• The opposite of an exothermic reaction is an endothermic reaction.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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