large calorie

noun

, Thermodynamics.

1. kilocalorie.

large calorie

noun

1. another name for Calorie

Word History and Origins

Origin of large calorie¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Some dieters do not not eat for a 24 hours while others prefer to opt for a large calorie deficit, according to Healthline.

From Fox News

As the material operated upon contained only 91.3 per cent. of true calcium carbide, he estimates the heat corresponding with the decomposition of 1 gramme of pure carbide to be 0.4446 large calorie.

From Project Gutenberg

The small calorie is the quantity of heat needed to raise 1 gramme of water 1° C.; but as there are 1000 grammes in 1 kilogramme, the large calorie is equal to 1000 small calories.

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The decomposition of 64 grammes of commercial carbide evolves 28 large calories of heat.

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