Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.
At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood.
Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.
Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.
From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -e...
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