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| 1. | [ adjective ] (physics) relating to or associated with heat | |
| Synonyms: | thermal thermic | |
| Examples: | "thermal movements of molecules" "thermal capacity" "thermic energy" "the caloric effect of sunlight" |
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| Related terms: | nonthermal heat heat heat | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to calories in food | |
| Examples: | "comparison of foods on a caloric basis" "the caloric content of foods" |
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| Related terms: | nutritionist's_calorie Calorie | |
