First Known Use: 1792
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1caloric
noun ca·lo·ric \kə-ˈlȯr-ik\
Definition of CALORIC
1
: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2
archaic : heat
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Origin of CALORIC
French calorique, from Latin calor
2caloric
adjective
Definition of CALORIC
1
: of or relating to heat
See caloric defined for kids First Known Use of CALORIC
circa 1828
Medical Dictionary
caloric
adjective ca·lo·ric \kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik\
Medical Definition of CALORIC
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories
—ca·lo·ri·cal·ly \kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-\ adverb
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