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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kilogram calorie::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calorie, kilocalorie, large calorie, nutritionist's calorie |
| Type of | energy unit, heat unit, work unit |
Examples of kilogram calorie
kilogram calorie
It is common to apply metric prefixes to the gram calorie but not to the kilogram calorie.
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Foods with a light, lite, or low-calorie designation must also adhere to a maximum kilocalorie per kilogram restriction.
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