Synonyms for Energy-releasing (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((of a nuclear reaction) occurring with evolution or releasing of energy):
exoergic
WordNet sense 2 (of or relating to catabolism):
destructive-metabolic
WordNet sense 3 (characterized by destructive metabolism):
catabolic, katabolic
From the ODE community, based on WordNet
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