exoergic

adjective

exo·er·gic ˌek-sō-ˈər-jik

: releasing energy : exothermic

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1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exoergic was in 1942

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“Exoergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoergic. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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