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kilocalorie

/ˌkɪləʊˈkæl.ə.ri/

/ˌkɪloʊˈkæl.ə.ri/

Translations

kilocalorienoun

kilocalories

/ˌkɪləʊˈkæl.ə.ri/

/ˌkɪloʊˈkæl.ə.ri/

The nutrition label states that this snack contains 150 kilocalories.

На этикетке указано, что эта закуска содержит 150 килокалорий.

Synonyms

large calorie

kilocalorieadjective

more kilocalorie

Comp.

most kilocalorie

Super.

/ˈkɪl.əˌkæl.ə.ri/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "kilocalorie intake").

Synonyms

kcal (attributive)

kilocalorienoun

A unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, often used to express the energy content in food.

The nutrition label on the cereal box indicated that one serving contains 120 kilocalories.

The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius (approximately 4.184 kilojoules).

In classical thermodynamics, one kilocalorie is the heat needed to warm a kilogram of water from 14.5 °C to 15.5 °C.

kilocalorieadjective

Relating to measurement or expression in kilocalories.

The dietitian calculated the patient's kilocalorie requirements for the day.