(physics) An apparatus for measuring the heat generated or absorbed by either a chemical reaction, change of phase or some other physical change.

plural of calorimeter

a thermal analysis technique in which a tiny sample pan is heated together with an empty reference pan and the difference in heat flow between the two measured as a function of temperature.

That produces heat, especially by the metabolism of food.

plural of calorie / plural of calory

(biochemistry) The production of heat via the digestion of food, or by the action of certain hormones

plural of gram calorie

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a gram of water by a degree centigrade: a unit of measure of energy.

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by a degree centigrade: a unit of measure of energy.

plural of kilogram calorie