exergonic

exergonic [ek-ser-gon-ik] Word Origin adjective Biochemistry.

1. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.

Compare endergonic. Origin of exergonic 1935–40; ex-3 + Greek érgon work + -ic Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 British Dictionary definitions for exergonic exergonic adjective

1. (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneouslyCompare endergonic

Word Origin for exergonic C20: from ex (o)- + Greek ergon work + -ic Collins English Dictionary – Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 exergonic in Medicine exergonic [ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk] adj.

1. Of or relating to a reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.

The American Heritage® Stedman’s Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. exergonic in Science exergonic [ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk]

1. Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions. Compare endergonic.

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