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exothermic reaction

/ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk riˈækʃən/

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/ˌɛksəʊˈθɜːmɪk riˈækʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическая реакция, которая выделяет энергию в виде тепла или света в окружающую среду.
  1. Chemical process releasing heatB2formal

    A chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat or light to its surroundings.

    ruХимический процесс, выделяющий тепло

    • The combustion of wood is an exothermic reaction that produces heat and light.
    • When you mix hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, an exothermic reaction occurs.
    • Rusting of iron is a slow exothermic reaction.