Exothermicity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exothermicity is a noun meaning (chemistry, physics, uncountable) The quality or state of being exothermic.
Meaning
(chemistry, physics, uncountable) The quality or state of being exothermic.
More Meanings
- (countable) The release of heat during an exothermic reaction.
Example Sentences
The second step is substantially exothermic and fast; the overall exothermicity ensures that there is no tendency for the reaction to reverse.
Because of the unusual methylene substitution selectivities, the exothermicities of the different methylene substitution reactions were calculated from estimated heats of formation of the reactants and heats of formation of the products.
Word Forms
- exothermicities
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endothermicity, exergonicity, thermogenicity, heat, thermophilicity, thermolability.
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