Definition

A unit of measurement for heat, specifically the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Example

Eating too many calories can lead to weight gain.

Conversation

Have you ever counted how many calories are in your favorite snacks?

Not really, I just eat what I like!

I started checking the calories lately, and it's kind of surprising.

Yeah, some things are way higher than you expect!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Calorie → The word 'calorie' originates from the Latin 'calor' (meaning heat) combined with the suffix '-ie', which is used in scientific terms to denote a unit of measurement. A calorie is thus defined as a unit of heat energy, specifically the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calor' meaning heat, and remember that a calorie is a unit that measures heat energy.

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