energy-releasing

• Qualifie une substance ou un processus qui libère de l'énergie, généralement au cours d'une réaction chimique ou physique.

Describes a substance or process that releases energy, typically in a chemical or physical reaction.

1. C1formalscientific

   Describing a nuclear reaction that occurs with the release of energy, such as fission or fusion.

   exoénergétique (réaction nucléaire)

   • Uranium-235 undergoes an energy-releasing fission process.
   • Energy-releasing reactions power the sun and other stars.
   • The reactor is designed to control energy-releasing nuclear reactions.

   Synonymesexoergicexothermic

2. Catabolic processC1formalscientific

   Relating to catabolism, the metabolic process that breaks down molecules to release energy.

   catabolique

   • Cellular respiration is an energy-releasing catabolic pathway.
   • Energy-releasing reactions break down glucose into ATP.
   • The body uses energy-releasing processes to fuel physical activity.

   Synonymescatabolic

   Antonymesanabolicenergy-absorbing