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exotherm

/ˈɛksəʊθɜːm/

/ˈɛksoʊθɜrm/

exothermnoun

exotherms

/ˈɛksəʊθɜːm/

/ˈɛksoʊθɜrm/

Translations

The exotherm was measured during the chemical reaction.

Экзотерм был измерен во время химической реакции.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

exothermic reaction

heat-releasing reaction

exothermic process

exothermadjective

/ˈɛk.səʊ.θɜːm/

/ˈɛk.soʊ.θɜrm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a heat-releasing reaction or peak.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms