kilocalorie

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kilocalorie
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(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.
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