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caloric

IPA: /kəˈlɔːrɪk/

KK: /kəˈlɔrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to calories, which are units of energy in food, or to heat.

Example: Foods with high caloric content can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess.

noun

Definition: A theoretical substance that was once believed to be responsible for heat and combustion, thought to be indestructible and able to transfer heat.

Example: In the 19th century, scientists studied caloric as a way to understand heat transfer.

calorically

IPA: /kəˈlɔːrɪkli/

KK: /kæˈlɔrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to calories, often used to describe the energy content of food.

Example: The dessert was calorically dense, making it a rich treat for those watching their intake.

calorie

IPA: /ˈkæləri/

KK: /ˈkæl.ə.ri/

noun

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.

calorific

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪf.ɪk/

KK: /kæləˈrɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that produces heat or calories, often used in the context of food and energy.

Example: Foods that are high in fat are often considered to be calorific.

calorimeter

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmətər/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure the amount of heat produced or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: The scientist used a calorimeter to determine the heat of the reaction.

calorimetric

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɛ.trɪk/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the measurement of heat or energy changes in physical and chemical processes.

Example: The calorimetric analysis showed a significant increase in energy release during the reaction.

calorimetry

IPA: /ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ə.tri/

KK: /kæləˈrɪmətri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the heat produced or absorbed during a chemical reaction or physical change.

Example: Calorimetry is essential in understanding how much energy is involved in chemical reactions.

calory

IPA: /ˈkæləri/

KK: /ˈkæl.ə.ri/

noun

Definition: An alternative spelling of a unit of energy that measures the amount of energy food provides to the body.

Example: Eating too many calory-rich foods can lead to weight gain.

calque

IPA: //kælkw//

KK: /kælkw/

noun

Definition: A type of translation where a foreign word or phrase is translated literally into another language, often preserving the original structure.

Example: The term 'skyscraper' is a calque of the French 'gratte-ciel'.

calquing

IPA: /ˈkælkwɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkælkwɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of translation where a word or phrase is translated literally into another language, often by using equivalent words from the source language.

Example: The term 'skyscraper' is a calquing of the French term 'gratte-ciel'.

verb

Definition: To create a word or phrase in one language by directly translating the components of a word or phrase from another language.

Example: The term 'skyscraper' is a calquing of the French word 'gratte-ciel'.

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