exoergic

adjective

exo·​er·​gic ˌek-sō-ˈər-jik How to pronounce exoergic (audio)
: releasing energy : exothermic

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exoergic was in 1942

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Cite this Entry

“Exoergic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoergic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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