calorificadjective
uk/ˌkæl.əˈrɪf.ɪk/us/ˌkæl.əˈrɪf.ɪk/mainly UK US usually caloricrelating to calories (= units of energy provided by food):
The key is to reduce your calorific intake.
Fatty foods have a high calorific value.
containing a lot of calories:
Although it's only a quick snack, a hamburger is highly calorific.
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