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exergonic

Syllabification: (ex·er·gon·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌeksərˈgänik/
Definition of exergonic

adjective

Biochemistry
  • (of a metabolic or chemical process) accompanied by the release of energy. The opposite of endergonic.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from ex-2 'out of' + Greek ergon 'work' + -ic

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