Definition and Synonyms for Caloric

Definition of Caloric

heat
Noun
pertainym
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1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
calorie
Noun
derivation
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1. a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
2. unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure
nutritionist's calorie
Noun
pertainym
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1. a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food

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Etymology for caloric