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calorific

Calorific (adj) means relating to calories.

adj
1
Relating to calories.
2
Relating to or producing heat or other energy.
3
High in calories and thus likely fattening.
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Etymology

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of calorific?

"calorific" (adj) means relating to calories.

What are the different meanings of calorific?

"calorific" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to calories; 2. Relating to or producing heat or other energy; 3. High in calories and thus likely fattening.

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