exoergic

[ ek-soh-ur-jik ]
/ ˌɛk soʊˈɜr dʒɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

exothermic (opposed to endoergic).

Origin of exoergic

First recorded in 1940–45; exo- + erg-1 + -ic

British Dictionary definitions for exoergic

exoergic
/ (ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk) /

adjective

(of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution of energy Compare endoergic, exothermic

Word Origin for exoergic

exo- + -ergic, from Greek ergon work

Scientific definitions for exoergic

exoergic
[ ĕk′sō-ûrjĭk ]

Relating to a process, such as a chemical or nuclear reaction, that releases energy. Exothermic reactions are exoergic. Compare endoergic.