kilocalorie


Definition: Meaning of, kilocalorie in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɪləˌkaləri /

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kilocalorie kilocalories
  1. a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
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