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calorific values

calorific values is the plural of calorific value.

Meaning of calorific value

Noun

calorific value (plural calorific values)

  1. The amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. Measured in units of energy per amount of material, e.g. kJ/kg.
    • The engine was fired with Welsh (Bedwas) coal having a calorific value of 13,800 B.T.U. per lb. as received, and 13,970 B.T.U. per lb. in the dry condition.1960 March, “Testing a rebuilt "Merchant Navy" Pacific of the S.R.”, in Trains Illustrated, page 168
  2. The amount of energy available from an item of food when digested, mostly from carbohydrates and fats

Questions about calorific values

What is calorific values the plural of?
Calorific values is the plural of calorific value.

Words near calorific values in the dictionary

  1. calorifiant
  2. calorific
  3. calorific ray
  4. calorific rays
  5. calorific value
  6. calorific values
  7. calorifical
  8. calorifically
  9. calorification
  10. calorifications
  11. calorificient

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