calorific en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /ˌkæləˈɹɪf.ɪk/
Etymology
From French calorifique or Latin calorificus, from calor + -i- + -ficus.
Meanings
- Relating to calories.
- Relating to or producing heat or other energy.
- (US, of food) High in calories and thus likely fattening.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most calorific | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more calorific | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
isocalorific · noncalorific · calorimetry · hypercalorific · calorific value · calorific ray
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fi runsaskalorinen (food: high in calories) · fi kalorinen (relating to calories)