exothermic

[ UK /ɛɡzəðˈɜːmɪk/ ]
[ US /ˌɛksoʊˈθɝmɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
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How To Use exothermic In A Sentence

  • The resulting magnesium silicate recrystallizes to form forsterite and silica in the temperature range 800-850° C, as an exothermic process. Geology of asbestos
  • Links are given to rules of thermochemistry and explanations of endothermic and exothermic reactions.
  • When fireworks are ignited, the chemical compounds react with each other in an exothermic reaction - releasing energy.
  • Compounds are therefore of two kinds: those which absorb heat during their preparation, and consequently liberate heat when they are decomposed -- such being termed endothermic; and those which evolve heat during their preparation, and consequently absorb heat when they are decomposed -- such being called exothermic. Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use
  • Electromagnetic radiation given off as a result of exothermic chemical reactions in a planet's atmosphere causes a night airglow, or nightglow. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences current issue
  • Filler metal is obtained from an exothermic reaction between iron oxide and aluminum.
  • So when you actually generate the chloroform, that chemical reaction is what ` s called exothermic, so it generates quite a good deal of heat, and that heat can get out of hand. CNN Transcript Oct 23, 2008
  • Exothermic reactions involve the production of energy which is given to the surrounding environment as heat.
  • Great lessons there on thermochemistry, especially what an exothermic reaction is Top 10 Mad Science-Worthy Chemistry Experiments
  • The rusting of iron is an exothermic reaction and this process is used in hand warmers which are utilized in cold regions.
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