Meaning of the word calorie in English
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calorie
US /ˈkæl.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈkæl.ɚ.i/
Noun
1.
either of two units of heat energy. The calorie (small calorie) is the approximate amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure. The kilocalorie (large calorie, Calorie) equals 1000 small calories and is used to express the energy value of food.
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A typical apple contains about 95 calories.
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To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume.
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