exothermic

adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

That releases energy in the form of heat.

These can be differentiated on a thermal scan where an endothermic transition indicates enantiotropes and an exothermic transition indicates monotropes.

2

That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.

3

Of an animal: whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded.

noun

1

A substance that releases heat energy.

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