exothermic
🇺🇸
/ˌeksəʊˈθɜːrmɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˌeksəʊˈθɜːmɪk/
adjective
R
A chemical reaction that releases heat.
The combustion of wood is an exothermic reaction that produces heat and light.
translation
A chemical reaction that releases heat.