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exergonic
[ek″ser-gon´ik]accompanied by the release of free energy.
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ex·er·gon·ic
(ek'sĕr-gon'ik),1. Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with a negative charge in Gibbs free energy. Compare: endergonic.
2. Any process that can produce work.
[exo- + G. ergon, work]
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exergonic
adjective Referring to chemical reactions that liberate energyMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ex·er·gon·ic
(ek'sĕr-gon'ik)Referring to a chemical reaction that takes place with release of Gibbs free energy to its surroundings.
Compare: endergonic
Compare: endergonic
[exo- + G. ergon, work]
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