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calorific value

cal·o·rif·ic val·ue
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-rif-ik val-yoo]
    • /ˌkæl əˈrɪf ɪk ˈvæl yu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-rif-ik val-yoo]
    • /ˌkæl əˈrɪf ɪk ˈvæl yu/

Definitions of calorific value words

  • noun calorific value the quantity of heat produced by the complete combustion of a given mass of a fuel, usually expressed in joules per kilogram 3
  • noun calorific value The calorific value of a substance is a measure of its heating power, which depends on the composition of the substance being burned. 3
  • noun calorific value the amount of heat released by a unit weight or unit volume of a substance during complete combustion. 1
  • noun calorific value number of calories 1
  • noun calorific value The amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. Measured in units of energy per amount of material, e.g. kJ/kg. 0
  • noun calorific value The amount of energy available from an item of food when digested, mostly from carbohydrates and fats. 0

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calorific value popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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