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(of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat

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  1. adj. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat
  2. Characterized by, or formed with, evolution of heat; as, an exothermic reaction; -- opposed to endothermic.
  3. Characterized by, or formed with, evolution of heat; as, anexothermic reaction; -- opposed to endothermic.
  4. a. (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the liberation of heat