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calorific Definition

calo·rific (kal′ə rifik)

adjective

producing heat

Etymology: Fr calorifique < L calorificus < calor, heat (see calorie) + -ficus, -fic

calorific Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • intake: Good Planning Plan your meals well ensuring that your total daily calorific intake will be in deficit to the amount you have burned.
  • value: Where fuels are purchased or measured by volume or weight the calorific value of the fuel is needed to convert to energy units.
  • content: The former items made for a superior fuel compared to the latter, which was poor in terms of calorific content.
  • requirement: Your current daily calorific requirement tells you how many calories you require in order to maintain your current weight.
  • gas: Independent technical research report from Gastec at CRE Limited identifying the consequences of ballasting high calorific natural gas with nitrogen.
  • food: Comfort food doesn't have to mean calorific food!

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: After a quick but highly calorific meal in Aviemore, I drove on to Strathpeffer, where I found a room for the night.

Browse dictionary entries near calorific

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  6. calmly
  7. calmative
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  10. callus
  1. calorimeter
  2. calorimetry
  3. calorize
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  5. calotte
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