Energetic

/ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

(sciences) Possessing or pertaining to energy..

Definitions by Sense

1. (sciences) Possessing or pertaining to energy.
2. Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
3. (obsolete) Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.
4. (grammar) Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
5. (materials science, chiefly in the plural) Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.

Example Sentences

Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.

energetic laws

Now lift the inverted jar so that the air can get at the outside of the “porous cup” and instantly the energetic illuminating gas which is now inside the “porous cup” begins to come out, and the water rises in the glass tube to take its place.

Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.

They are even now insulted with all the arguments which have been used in favor of energetic governments, ever since the days of Pharaoh: but every one knew, long before our revolution, that an energetic government could be supported […]

At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood.

Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.

Improved energetics can help the Department of Defense build smaller munitions that still pack a punch.

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Word Forms

• more energetic
• most energetic
• energetick
• energetics

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