caloric
/kə'lɔrik/ Cách viết khác : (calorific) /,kælə'rifik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to calories, especially in food: Pertaining to the measurement of energy provided by food and drink.
- Relating to heat: Pertaining to or associated with heat energy.
Examples of Usage
- Relating to calories in food:
- The nutritionist explained the caloric value of each meal component.
- Many weight-loss plans involve tracking your daily caloric intake.
- Relating to heat:
- The caloric effect of sunlight warms the Earth's surface.
- Early scientists proposed a caloric theory to explain heat transfer.
Advanced Usage
- "Caloric restriction": A dietary regimen that reduces calorie intake without malnutrition, often studied for its potential effects on longevity.
- Research on caloric restriction in animals has shown promising results for healthspan.
Variants and Related Words
- Calorie (n): A unit of energy. In nutrition, it typically refers to a kilocalorie, the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water by 1°C.
- An apple contains about 95 calories.
- Calorific (adj): Another adjective meaning "relating to heat or calories," often used interchangeably with , especially in British English.
- The calorific value of coal determines its efficiency as a fuel.
Synonyms
- Energetic (when relating to food energy).
- Thermal (when relating to heat).
Related Phrases
- Caloric density: The number of calories present in a given weight or volume of food.
- Foods with high caloric density, like nuts, provide a lot of energy in a small portion.
Adjective
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of or relating to calories in food
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comparison of foods on a caloric basis
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the caloric content of foods
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relating to or associated with heat
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thermal movements of molecules
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thermal capacity
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thermic energy
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the caloric effect of sunlight
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