English word exothermic comes from French exo- (Exo-.), English exo- (Outside, external.), English thermique
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| exo- | French (fra) | Exo-. |
| exo- | English (eng) | Outside, external. |
| thermique | English (eng) | |
| exothermique | French (fra) | Exothermic. |
| exothermic | English (eng) | (chemistry, of a compound) That releases heat during its formation, and absorbs it during its decomposition. (chemistry, of a reaction) That releases energy in the form of heat.. (zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by external factors; cold-blooded. |