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caloric

/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/

/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/

Translations

caloricadjective

more caloric

Comp.

most caloric

Super.

/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/

/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/

This dessert is very caloric.

Этот десерт очень калорийный.

Additional translations

Synonyms

caloric value

caloricnoun

/kəˈlɒr.ɪk/

/kəˈlɔːr.ɪk/

Archaic scientific term; uncountable.

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.