caloric

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noun

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik 

1

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

2

archaic : heat

caloric

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adjective

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of, relating to, or containing calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of caloric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In addition, be mindful of the high caloric and fat content in extra-virgin olive oil, and do not consume too much. —Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024

This assumption has been proven wrong as research suggests that some artificial sweeteners can cause an insulin response without imposing a caloric load. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Jan. 2024

Adjective

Researchers found that carrying a baby to term burns the caloric equivalent of eating 18 jars of peanut butter. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 31 May 2024

On the left of the horizontal top of the T, there was highly caloric food in the form of bacterial blends that roundworms are known to prefer; on the right was lower-quality food. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French calorique, from Latin calor

First Known Use

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

caloric

adjective

ca·​lor·​ic

kə-ˈlȯr-ik,

-ˈlōr-,

-ˈlär-;

ˈkal-ə-rik

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: relating to or containing calories

calorically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

caloric

adjective

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

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of or relating to calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär- 

adverb