exergonic
[ ek-ser-gon-ik ]
/ ˌɛk sərˈgɒn ɪk /
adjective Biochemistry.
(of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.
Compare
endergonic.
Words nearby exergonic
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British Dictionary definitions for exergonic
exergonic
/ (ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk) /
adjective
(of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously
Compare endergonic
Word Origin for exergonic
C20: from
ex (
o)- + Greek
ergon work +
-ic
Medical definitions for exergonic
exergonic
[ ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to a reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.
Scientific definitions for exergonic
exergonic
[ ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk ]
Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions. Compare endergonic.