Definitions for "Exothermic"
Characterized by, or formed with, evolution of heat; as, an exothermic reaction; -- opposed to endothermic.
exothermic reaction; exothermic process. Compare with endothermic. A process that releases heat. The enthalpy change for an exothermic process is negative. Examples of exothermic processes are combustion reactions and neutralization reactions.
refers to a reaction that releases heat.
Body temperature and metabolism is controlled by the external temperature, see also Cold Blooded
A type of protective gas atmosphere formed by “cracking” natural gas.