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exoergic reaction

/ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk riˈækʃən/

Tradução: Reação química ou nuclear que libera energia para o ambiente, geralmente na forma de calor ou luz.

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/ˌɛksəʊˈɜːdʒɪk riˈækʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ptReação química ou nuclear que libera energia para o ambiente, geralmente na forma de calor ou luz.

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

  1. Exothermic chemical processC1formal

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

    ptProcesso químico exotérmico

    • The combustion of wood is an exoergic reaction that produces heat.
    • In an exoergic reaction, the products have lower energy than the reactants.
    • Many industrial processes rely on exoergic reactions to generate power.