calorification

Meanings

• noun

  The process of determining the energy value of food or fuel.

  - "The calorification of different foods is an important factor in maintaining a healthy diet."
  - "The calorification value of various fuels is used to determine their efficiency."

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Variants

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Etymology

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The term 'calorification' is derived from the Latin words 'calor' meaning heat and 'facere' meaning to make.

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Trivia

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1. Calorification is often expressed in units of kilocalories or Calories with a capital 'C'.

2. The first calorimeter was invented in 1791 by Antoine Lavoisier.

3. The average person requires about 2,000-2,500 calories per day to maintain their weight.

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1. Calorie: A unit of energy equal to the amount required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.

2. Metabolism: The process by which the body converts food into energy.

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Calorification is an essential concept in various fields such as nutrition, engineering, and chemistry.

How to Memorize "calorification"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a laboratory where scientists measure the heat produced by different foods to determine their calorific values.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'calorification' with the concept of energy and heat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Calories are food energy' to remember the meaning of calorification.

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