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calorific

adjective
 
 
/ˌkæl.əˈrɪf.ɪk/

Definition

containing calories (= units of energy provided by food): Fatty foods have a high calorific value. Although it's only a quick snack, a hamburger is very calorific (= it contains a lot of calories).Diets and dietingMiscellaneous units of measurement
(Definition of calorific adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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