Exothermic (adjective)

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.

Origin:

Derived from the greek 'exo' meaning 'outside' and 'therme' meaning 'heat'.

Examples:

1. The exothermic reaction caused the temperature of the solution to rise rapidly.
2. The exothermic process was used to generate heat for the industrial process.
3. The exothermic reaction was accompanied by a release of heat and light.
4. The exothermic properties of the material made it suitable for use in high-temperature applications.
5. The exothermic reaction between the chemicals produced a significant amount of heat and gas.