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单词 exergonic
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exergonic

[ ek-ser-gon-ik ]
/ ˌɛk sərˈgɒn ɪk /

adjective Biochemistry.

(of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.
Compare endergonic.

Origin of exergonic

1935–40; ex-3 + Greek érgonwork + -ic

Words nearby exergonic

exerciser, exercitation, Exercycle, exeresis, exergaming, exergonic, exergue, exert, exertainment, exertion, exert oneself
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British Dictionary definitions for exergonic

exergonic
/ (ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk) /

adjective

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

Word Origin for exergonic

C20: from ex (o)- + Greek ergon work + -ic
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Medical definitions for exergonic

exergonic
[ ĕk′sər-gŏnĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to a reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.
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Scientific definitions for exergonic

exergonic
[ ĕk′sər-gŏnĭk ]

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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