Calorific Meaning

/ˌkæləˈɹɪf.ɪk/
B2

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adjRelating to calories.

adjRelating to or producing heat or other energy.

I love cured cheeses even though I know they're very calorific.
Synonyms:
hot
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The fried food has a high ____ value, providing lots of energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ value of the new fuel is much higher than the old type city.

From French calorifique or Latin calorificus, from calor + -i- + -ficus.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The fried food has a high ____ value, providing lots of energy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ value of the new fuel is much higher than the old type city.

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