calory

/kəˈlɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of energy, especially in the context of the energy value of a foodstuff, equivalent to the amount of energy yielded when 1 kilocalorie of food is completely oxidized by the human body.

“The nutrition label on the food package lists the calory count per serving.”

Synonyms

  • calorie
  • kilocalorie

Antonyms

  • kilojoule