exothermic
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放热的
releasing heat
In an exothermic reaction, energy is released to the surroundings. 放热反应中会向周围释放能量。
The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is highly exothermic. 氢与氧之间的反应高度放热。
Condensation and freezing are exothermic processes. 冷凝和冷冻是放热过程。
An exothermic compound is formed from its elements by releasing heat energy. 放热化合物由组成元素通过释放热能形成。
Compare: endothermic
- More examples
- The production of ammonia is an exothermic reaction.
- The breaking of bonds is an endothermic process requiring energy, while the making of bonds is an exothermic process with energy being released.
- The reaction on the surface is exothermic, so the gases heat up.
- A nuclear power plant is exothermic. It generates tons of heat into the biosphere that never would have been there otherwise.
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