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exothermic, exothermal (of a chemical reaction or compound) occurring or formed with the evolution of heat exothermic [¦ek·sō′thər·mik] (physics) Indicating liberation of heat. Also known as exoergic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Exothermic reactions in kraft pulping arise mostly from the neutralization of native wood acids and the neutralization of acids that form during the cook as carbohydrates and lignin are degraded. The exothermic reactions that occur because of the oxidizing compounds and the double fluorides enhance penetration of the flux into the oxide build-up. Both large and small exothermic reactions are easier to measure and test in the NEW ARC(R) and the experiment and data collection stages are faster by a factor of ten. |
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