calorifacient
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of calorifacient
First recorded in 1850–55; calori- + -facient ( def. )
Example Sentences
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By merging molecular and morphological data, this study offers a new model for exploring ancient diversity among early hominins.
From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2025
The video "I Explored 2000 Year Old Ancient Temples" shows the influencer and his team exploring ancient Mayan cities, with a permit from local authorities.
From BBC • May 16, 2025
As for China, he said, “It was like living inside a history book and a sci-fi movie at the same time. Shanghai’s skyscrapers one day and exploring ancient Xi’an the next.”
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024
In the article, Latchford detailed the dangers of exploring ancient Khmer temples in a landscape still bearing the marks of warfare.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021
Our rovers, exploring ancient lakebeds and places where sedimentary rock has formed, have found evidence for extensive surface water in the past.
From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016
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