Calorific: meaning, definitions and examples
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calorific
[ ˌkaləˈrɪfɪk ]
food
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food.
Synonyms
energetic, fueling, nutritious
Examples of usage
- The calorific value of this chocolate bar is very high.
- She always checks the calorific content of the meals she eats.
heat
Relating to the amount of heat produced by the burning of a substance.
Synonyms
combustible, heat-generating, thermal
Examples of usage
- The wood has a high calorific value, making it ideal for the fireplace.
- Scientists are studying the calorific properties of various fuels.
Translations
Translations of the word "calorific" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calorífico
🇮🇳 ऊष्मीय
🇩🇪 kalorisch
🇮🇩 kalorifik
🇺🇦 калорійний
🇵🇱 kaloryczny
🇯🇵 熱量の
🇫🇷 calorifique
🇪🇸 calorífico
🇹🇷 kalorik
🇰🇷 열량의
🇸🇦 حراري
🇨🇿 kalorický
🇸🇰 kalorický
🇨🇳 热量的
🇸🇮 kaloričen
🇮🇸 hitastig
🇰🇿 калориялық
🇬🇪 კალორიული
🇦🇿 kalorik
🇲🇽 calorífico
Word origin
The term 'calorific' originated from the Latin word 'calor,' meaning heat, combined with the suffix '-ific' which means 'making' or 'producing.' It first appeared in the early 19th century in the context of measuring the heat content of fuels and food. Over time, 'calorific' has been widely used in scientific and nutritional fields to describe the energy content of substances.