Calorific: meaning, definitions and examples

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calorific

 

[ ˌkaləˈrɪfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,278, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.