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exotherm

UK
/ˈɛksəʊθɜːm/
US
/ˈɛksoʊθɜrm/

Translations

exothermnoun
exotherms
pl
UK
/ˈɛksəʊθɜːm/
US
/ˈɛksoʊθɜrm/
Additional translations
exothermeEn chimie, pour une réaction, un phénomène ou un pic thermographique qui dégage de la chaleur.
Synonyms
exothermic reaction
heat-releasing reaction
exothermic process
exothermadjective
UK
/ˈɛk.səʊ.θɜːm/
US
/ˈɛk.soʊ.θɜrm/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a heat-releasing reaction or peak.
exothermiqueTerme de chimie et de thermoanalyse ; s'emploie surtout en attribut ou en apposition.
The exotherm peak temperature was recorded at 250 °C.
La température du pic exothermique a été enregistrée à 250 °C.
Synonyms
exothermic
heat-releasing
heat-producing
heat-emitting
heat-evolving
thermogenic

Definitions

exothermnoun
A chemical reaction or process that releases heat.
The exotherm of the reaction was so intense that it caused the container to become hot to the touch.
A graphical representation of the heat released during a chemical reaction, often shown as a peak on a thermogram.
The exotherm on the graph indicated a significant release of energy during the polymerization process.
exothermadjective
Relating to or denoting a reaction, event, or peak that releases heat; used attributively before a noun.
The exotherm peak temperature was recorded at 250 °C.
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