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Exergonic — means to release energy in the form of work. Its etymology stems from the suffix ergonic , as derived from the Greek root ergon meaning work, combined with the Greek prefix ex meaning out of . By thermodynamic standards, work, a form of energy,… … Wikipedia
exergonic — [ek΄sər gän′ik] adj. of or having to do with a biochemical reaction that releases energy, as respiration or catabolism: opposed to ENDERGONIC … English World dictionary
exergonic — adjective Etymology: exo + Greek ergon work more at work Date: 1940 exothermic < an exergonic biochemical reaction > … New Collegiate Dictionary
exergonic — 1. Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with a negative charge in Gibbs free energy. Cf.:endergonic. 2. Any process that can produce work. [exo + G. ergon, work] * * * ex·er·gon·ic .ek (.)sər gän ik … Medical dictionary
exergonic — adjective (biochemistry) of a process accompanied by the release of energy diffusion is an exergonic process • Ant: ↑endergonic • Topics: ↑biochemistry … Useful english dictionary
Exergonic reaction — An exergonic reaction is a chemical reaction that involves a net release of free energy is a chemical reaction where the variation of Gibbs free energy is negative [IUPAC Gold Book definition [http://www.iupac.org/goldbook/E02262.pdf#search=… … Wikipedia
exergonic — /ek seuhr gon ik/, adj. Biochem. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy. Cf. endergonic. [1935 40; EX 3 + Gk érgon WORK + IC] * * * … Universalium
exergonic — adjective Releasing energy (especially as heat) Syn: exothermic … Wiktionary
exergonic — ex•er•gon•ic [[t]ˌɛk sərˈgɒn ɪk[/t]] adj. biochem. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy • Etymology: 1935–40; ex III+ Gk érgon work+ ic … From formal English to slang
exergonic — /ɛksəˈgɒnɪk/ (say eksuh gonik) adjective (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy. Compare endergonic. {ex 2 + Greek ergon work + ic} …
