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caloric

UK
/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/
US
/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/

Translations

caloricadjective
more caloric
Comp.
most caloric
Super.
UK
/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/
US
/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/
The caloric content of the dessert was surprisingly high.
La teneur calorique du dessert était surprenamment élevée.
Synonyms
caloric value
energy-rich
nutritional
dietary
caloricnoun
UK
/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/
US
/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/
Archaic scientific term; uncountable.
caloriqueTerme historique de physique, aujourd’hui vieilli.
In the 18th century, scientists believed that heat was a form of matter called caloric.
Au XVIIIe siècle, les scientifiques croyaient que la chaleur était une forme de matière appelée le calorique.

Definitions

caloricadjective
Relating to or containing calories, often used to describe food or drink that has a high energy content.
The caloric content of the dessert was surprisingly high, making it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.
caloricnoun
A hypothetical subtle fluid formerly supposed to be the material substance of heat in early physics.
In the 18th century, scientists believed that heat was a form of matter called caloric.
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