calorific

[ kal-uh-rif-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to conversion into heat.

calorific

/ ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerning, or generating heat

Derived Forms

• ˌcaloˈrifically, adverb

Other Words From

• calo·rifi·cal·ly adverb
• uncal·o·rific adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calorific¹

1675–85; < Late Latin calōrificus causing warmth, warming, equivalent to calōri- (stem of calor heat) + -ficus -fic

Example Sentences

CARROT, APPLE, AND PECAN MUFFINS Our wholesome muffins will put their rich calorific cousins to shame!

From The Daily Beast

From Peeps to Cadbury eggs, The Daily Beast ranks the 25 most calorific candies.

From The Daily Beast

This has quite an appreciable content of protein and fat, both substances of high calorific value.

From Project Gutenberg

The calorific value of the gas should be measured either by the Witz apparatus or by means of any other calorimeter.

From Project Gutenberg

In what degree of latitude—pray tell us—in what degree of latitude do the rays of the sun become too calorific for white men?

From Project Gutenberg

Fat contains more than twice the amount of energy-yielding power or calorific value of proteids or carbohydrates.

From Project Gutenberg

The heat contained in a pound of coal is called the "calorific value" or "heating value" of the coal.

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