What does "calorific value" mean?

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.

Calorific value

Q: What is a synonym for "calorific value"?

Common synonyms include: caloric value, calories, calorific energy, chemical energy content, chemical energy contents, chemical-based energy.

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Noun

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."
2
The amount of energy available from an item of food when digested, mostly from carbohydrates and fats

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caloric value calories calorific energy chemical energy content chemical energy contents chemical-based energy

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"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."

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