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kilocalorie meaning and definition
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Definition of kilocalorie (noun)
- a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
- synonyms: Calorie, kilogram calorie, large calorie, nutritionist's calorie
Source: Princeton University Wordnet