calorie
noun/ˈkæləri/
Frequency rank: #6,886 most common English word
Meaning
A unit for measuring the energy that food provides.
Example sentence
Eating an apple generally contains fewer calorie than a chocolate bar.
Synonyms & related words
- energy
- kilojoule
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