exothermic
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
That releases energy in the form of heat.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛksoʊˈθɝmɪk
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A substance that releases heat energy.
adjective
chemistryof a reaction
That releases energy in the form of heat.
chemistryof a compound
That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.
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This meaning: A substance that releases heat energy.
Used this way, exothermic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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