calor

/kæˈlɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

heat, warmth, or a sensation of heat

“The city sweltered under the intense calor of the summer sun.”

2. noun

a unit of heat energy, especially in the International System of Units (SI)

“The calor of the explosion was immense, releasing a massive amount of energy.”

3. noun

a type of unit used to measure heat capacity

“The calor of the substance was measured using a calorimeter.”

Synonyms

  • heat
  • warmth

Antonyms

  • coldness
  • frost