exergonic

[ ek-ser-gon-ik ]

adjective

, Biochemistry.

1. (of a biochemical reaction) liberating energy.

exergonic

/ ˌɛksəˈɡɒnɪk /

adjective

1. (of a biochemical reaction) producing energy and therefore occurring spontaneously Compare endergonic

exergonic

/ ĕk′sər-gŏn′ĭk /

1. Relating to a chemical reaction that releases energy. The breakdown of sugars by cellular metabolism is an exergonic reaction that releases energy used to drive endergonic reactions.
2. Compare endergonic

Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic¹

1935–40; ex- ³ + Greek érgon work + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of exergonic¹

C20: from ex ( o )- + Greek ergon work + -ic