exothermic
Translation
exothermic
Examples
Burning wood is an exothermic reaction.
Burning wood is an exothermic reaction.
The chemical process was highly exothermic.
The chemical process was highly exothermic.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) (of a chemical reaction) that produces heat Combustion is an exothermic process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heat-releasing; Antonyms: endothermic
Etymology
From Greek 'exo-' meaning 'outside' and 'thermē' meaning 'heat'. It literally means 'giving heat out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exo-' as 'out' (like exit) and 'therm' as heat (like thermometer). So, it's a reaction that lets heat out.