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caloric



ca·lo·ric [ kə-ˈlȯr-ik]



caloric   
noun
[kə-ˈlȯr-ik]

Definition of caloric

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2 archaic : heat

caloric   
adjective

Definition of caloric (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of or relating to heat
2 : of, relating to, or containing calories


Other Words from caloric

Adjective

calorically \ kə-​ˈlȯr-​i-​k(ə-​)lē \ adverb



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//And Benji’s is bursting with treats that throw caloric caution to the winds.
— Anchorage Daily News, "A patisserie, boba parlor, sandwich shop and chowder house under one roof," 23 Oct. 2019
//Many of the Italian-leaning dishes are red-sauce joint invocations, starting with the acidic, caloric chopped salad with ’njuja, chickpeas, olives and cheese.
— Los Angeles Times, "Rustic Canyon’s Jeremy Fox opened Santa Monica’s hottest restaurant of the year," 3 Oct. 2019
//Excess exercise Exercise is necessary for our well-being, but too much of it—without the caloric support—can take a toll on our bodies and trigger missed periods.
— Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, "6 Reasons for a Missed or Late Period, According to Doctors," 23 Sep. 2019
//The Versa 2 comes with Amazon Alexa support, allowing users to ask Alexa for information like the caloric stats for a certain food or where the nearest gym is.
— Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "Fitbit debuts $200 Versa 2 smartwatch, Fitbit Premium subscription service," 28 Aug. 2019
//This processing generally increases the flavor and caloric density of the foods, while stripping away the fiber, vitamins, and nutrients.
— Julia Belluz, Vox, "Highly processed foods look more and more unhealthy. The reason why may be hiding in our guts.," 11 June 2019
//People who follow a serious caloric restriction diet, eating as little as a thousand calories per day, are always hungry.
— Rahul Jandial, Md, Health.com, "The Popular Diet One Neurosurgeon Swears By as a Way to Boost His Brainpower," 5 June 2019
//Plan ahead, and adjust your meals for future trips to reflect your past caloric needs.
— James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "How To Eat Well on Your Next Backpacking Trip," 7 Sep. 2019
//The new subscription service dispenses health advice via nine guided programs, including ways to understand your caloric intake, a program to eliminate salt from your diet, and a program to promote healthy sleep habits.
— Adrienne So, WIRED, "Fitbit Wants to Be Your One-Stop Health Care Shop," 28 Aug. 2019


First Known Use of caloric

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1



History and Etymology for caloric

Noun

French calorique, from Latin calor



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More Definitions forcaloric

caloric

adjective
ca·​lo·​ric | \ kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik \

Medical Definition of caloric

1 : of or relating to heat
2 : of or relating to calories

Other Words from caloric

calorically \ kə-​ˈlȯr-​i-​k(ə-​)lē, -​ˈlōr-​, -​ˈlär-​ \ adverb