caloric

adjective

Definition of caloricnext
as in calorific

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Recent Examples of caloric The fact that dietary restriction seems to make energy compensation stronger suggests that caloric deficit is a key signal. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 6 Feb. 2026 In a caloric deficit, higher protein is recommended to preserve lean muscle. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026 Hodgson is masterful at delivering lines featuring caloric emptiness with great comic success. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025 To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caloric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caloric
  1. calorific
  2. fatty
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  • The Bank of America Institute ranked drinks by calorific content to show that fruit juice is probably a worse choice than full-fat cola.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Definition of calorific
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  • That means, at minimum, heavy cream contains double the fat content of the fattiest half-and-half on the market.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Among the richest sources are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna, as well as marine algae and seafood such as oysters.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
Definition of fatty

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