exothermically

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adverb

In an exothermic manner

Scrabble 31

Meanings

adverbexothermically (comparative more exothermically, superlative most exothermically)

comparative more exothermically · superlative most exothermically

  1. In an exothermic manner

    Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich The fused cyclobutenomaleimide is much more reactive than Smith’s diene; it reacts with cyclopentadiene exothermically at room temperature to yield the extended isomer as the major cycloaddition product.

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    Methyl methacrylate is a clear, colorless liquid that is highly volatile and releases energy exothermically when it reacts.

    2026 May 24, Geoff Brumfiel, “California chemical tank has cracked, causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate”, in National Public Radio, Washington, D.C.: National Public Radio

Origin

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APA

exothermically. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exothermically

MLA

“exothermically.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exothermically. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “exothermically,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exothermically.

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