kilocalorie
noun /'kɪlə,kæləri/
- Definition
- a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'kilocalorie': She showed great kilocalorie during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
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