Definition of Calorific. Meaning of Calorific. Synonyms of Calorific

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Definition of Calorific

Calorific
Calorific Cal`o*rif"ic, a. [L. calorificus; calor heat + facere to make; cf. F. calorifique.] Possessing the quality of producing heat; heating. Calorific rays, the invisible, heating rays which emanate from the sun, and from burning and heated bodies.

Meaning of Calorific from wikipedia

- The calorie is a unit of energy that originated from the caloric theory of heat. The large calorie, food calorie, dietary calorie, or kilogram calorie...
- The heating value (or energy value or calorific value) of a substance, usually a fuel or food (see food energy), is the amount of heat released during...
- mechanical properties of coal and particular carbonization properties The calorific value Q of coal [kJ/kg] is the heat liberated by its complete combustion...
- recorded on a thermometer. He was surprised at the result and called them "Calorific Rays". The term "infrared" did not appear until late 19th century. An...
- calorific values can be found depending on the type of the coal used for its production. If the coal used was Bituminous coal it had less calorific values...
- Lower Calorific Value (same as NCV = Net Calorific Value) neglects thermal energy gained from exhaust H2O condensation HCV = Higher Calorific Value (same...
- Magnetic refrigeration is a cooling technology based on the magnetocaloric effect. This technique can be used to attain extremely low temperatures, as...
- a gas appliance. The calorific value of manufactured gas is around 500 Btu per cubic foot (18,629 kJ/m3). Whereas, the calorific value of natural gas...
- obese state. "Unexplained" weight loss that is not caused by reduction in calorific intake or increase in exercise is called cachexia and may be a symptom...
- countries[example needed] for domestic cooking. Smokeless fuels generally have a high calorific value, with that of anthracite being greater than dry wood for example...