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
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kilocalorie::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calorie, kilogram calorie, large calorie, nutritionist's calorie |
| Type of | energy unit, heat unit, work unit |
