exergonic

exergonic
1. Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with a negative charge in Gibbs free energy. Cf.:endergonic. 2. Any process that can produce work. [exo- + G. ergon, work]

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ex·er·gon·ic .ek-(.)sər-'gän-ik adj EXOTHERMIC <an \exergonic biochemical reaction> compare ENDERGONIC

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ex·er·gon·ic (ek″sər-gonґik) [ex- + Gr. ergon work] characterized or accompanied by the release of energy; said of reactions, particularly biochemical reactions, that release free energy, yielding products having a lower free energy than did the reactants. Opposed to endergonic.

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  • exergonic — /ek seuhr gon ik/, adj. Biochem. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy. Cf. endergonic. [1935 40; EX 3 + Gk érgon WORK + IC] * * * …   Universalium

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