Recent Examples on the WebClimate change has helped to produce most of the planet’s 10 hottest years since the start of the 2010s, creating ideal fire temperatures and ideal fuel on the ground — dry, brittle and ready for exothermic reaction. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Be aware that lye is exothermic and will generate a lot of heat (about 200 degrees) when added to the water.New York Times, 13 May 2021 The injection creates an exothermic reaction that ignites the fuels inside the balls. Andre Toran, The Courier-Journal, 31 Mar. 2021 Once started, this exothermic process causes heat (around 500℉), and oxygen is produced. John Cox, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2020 In this case, the students hope to combine concepts similar to those found in instant snow and hand warmers to create an exothermic reaction. Elizabeth Depompei, Indianapolis Star, 15 Jan. 2020 To put it in the language of chemistry, Schultz, a chemist, is seeking to catalyze an exothermic reaction. Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 June 2018 In modern rockets, such as the Space X Falcon 9 or the Saturn V, the propulsion system is powered by a fast, exothermic reaction between a liquid fuel (usually hydrogen, methane or hydrazine) and oxidizer (usually oxygen or nitrogen tetroxide). Renee Morad, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2017 For an exothermic reaction, which of the following best describes the effect of increasing the temperature on the forward and reverse reactions? Donna Vickroy, Daily Southtown, 5 Apr. 2018 See More