exothermic

  1. Adjective.  (chemistry, of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat.
  2. Adjective.  (chemistry, of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition.
  3. Adjective.  (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded.

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