[ˈkalərɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to heat; calorific
(e.g: a caloric value of 7 calories per gram)


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Origin:
late 18th century (as a noun): from French calorique, from Latin calor ‘heat’

[ˈkalərɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hypothetical fluid substance formerly thought to be responsible for the phenomena of heat


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century (as a noun): from French calorique, from Latin calor ‘heat’