Definition of Calorificient

1. a. Having, or relating to the power of producing heat; -- applied to foods which, being rich in carbon, as the fats, are supposed to give rise to heat in the animal body by oxidation.

Definition of Calorificient

1. Adjective. (physiology dated) Having or relating to the power of producing heat; applied to foods which, being rich in carbon, as the fats, are supposed to give rise to heat in the animal body by oxidation. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Calorificient

calorics
caloriduct
caloriducts
calorie
calorie chart
calorieless
calories
calorifacient
calorifere
caloriferes
calorifiant
calorific
calorific value
calorification
calorifications
calorificient (current term)
calorigenesis
calorigenic
calorigenic action
calorimeter
calorimeters
calorimetre
calorimetres
calorimetric
calorimetrically
calorimetries
calorimetry
calorimotor
calorimotors
calorist

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