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exergonic

[ek″ser-gon´ik]

accompanied by the release of free energy.

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 energy

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

[exo- + G. ergon, work]

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