How Do You Spell CALORIFIC?

Pronunciation: [kˌalɔːɹˈɪfɪk] (IPA)

The word "calorific" (kəˈlɒrɪfɪk) is spelled with a "c" instead of a "k" because it originates from the Latin word "caloricus" which has a "c". The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short vowel "uh" sound because it is followed by the unstressed "r" sound, common in many English words. The final "ic" is pronounced with a soft "k" sound instead of "s" because it is an adjective ending derived from Latin. Its meaning refers to the amount of heat energy produced by food during metabolism.

CALORIFIC Meaning and Definition

1. Calorific is an adjective that relates to the measurement of the amount of heat produced by a substance or released during a chemical reaction. Derived from the Latin word "calor" meaning heat, it refers to the capacity or quality of a substance to generate heat energy.

   In the realm of nutrition, calorific is often used to describe the energy content of food. It refers to the number of calories, or heat units, obtained from consuming a particular type of food or drink. The calorific value of a food item indicates the amount of energy it provides for the human body when metabolized. High-calorific foods tend to have a higher energy content and are often associated with high levels of fats or sugars.

   Additionally, in the field of energy production, calorific is used to characterize the combustive properties of various fuels. Calorific value measures the heat energy released when a fuel is burned completely. Different types of fuels, such as coal, oil, or natural gas, possess varying calorific values that are utilized for energy calculations and determination of their efficiency.

   Overall, the term calorific is employed to quantify the heat potential of substances, with particular emphasis on food nutrition and energy production. Whether in relation to food or fuel, the calorific value provides a measure of the energy content available for utilization or release.

2. Calorifacient.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Causing heat.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CALORIFIC

• calorfic
• calorifric
• calorifi
• calorifer
• Colorifac
• calorifie
• calorifise
• caloriffy
• calorifyy
• Calorigeic
• Vaporifick
• caloristic
• calorifaid
• Doloriphic
• Dolorefic
• Colurific
• calorifics
• caloriphic
• calorifica
• vaporefic
• Mazoritic

Etymology of CALORIFIC

The word "calorific" is derived from the Latin term "calorificus", which combines the Latin words "calor" meaning "heat" and "facere" meaning "to make". In essence, "calorific" signifies something that generates or produces heat.

Similar spelling words for CALORIFIC

• glorify,
• glorified,
• glorifies,
• Clarifier,
• clarify,
• clarified,
• Calorifick,
• clarifies,
• Colorifick,
• Colorific.