English Explanatory Dictionary

kilocalorie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-SI unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories (small calories), used (now rare) in chemistry or physics; equal to 1 calorie as used in nutrition. Symbol kcal.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

kilocalorie kilocalories

Etymology

From kilo- + calorie.

Synonyms

calorie large calorie kilogram calorie
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