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exothermic
(redirected from heat-releasing)

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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.


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Here, the oxidizer is either oxygen or another compound that accepts electrons readily enough and fast enough to drive the heat-releasing chemical reactions that underlie burning.
Users enjoy silent operation thanks to the heat-releasing aluminum case and convection cooling design, which eliminates the need for a noisy fan.
 
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