calorific value
Americannoun
noun
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Ten years ago, we were the first brand to make transparent the calorific value of our food, and then everybody followed.
From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2022
Due to its low calorific value, burning garbage to produce energy is highly inefficient.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2010
This has quite an appreciable content of protein and fat, both substances of high calorific value.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
He knew that 22 was the theoretical calorific value of the pound of oil, and never supposed that oil alone would give 46 lb., which he saw it doing.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 430, March 29, 1884 by Various
The composition of house refuse, which must obviously affect its calorific value, varies considerably in different localities, according to the condition, habits and pursuits of the Composition and quantity of refuse. people.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various
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