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calorie

Definition

  • noun: a unit of heat used to indicate the amount of energy that foods will produce in the human body
  • noun: the amount of heat required at a pressure of one atmosphere to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to about 4.19 joules
  • abbreviation 'cal'
  • synonyms: btu, british thermal unit, atomerg

Examples

  • You should try to eat fewer 'calories' [=eat less food with high calories] and exercise more.

  • No dessert for me—I'm 'watching/counting my calories'. [=being careful not to eat too much]

  • foods with high/low 'calories'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, and where are them little magnets I had over here, huh?! What the hell is this... chick food? Light beer... less calories. I tried to pick out a new bed, but have you been to the Sit 'n Sleep lately? Yuck. I'll just have to order (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama