Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cal
noun
/kæl/
Definition
A unit of measurement that represents the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
Examples
- To lose weight, it’s essential to consume fewer calories than you burn.
- The food label showed that the snack had 150 calories.
- During exercise, the body burns calories for energy.
Meaning
In scientific contexts, ‘cal’ often refers to a calorie, which is used to describe the energy content in food and the energy expenditure by the body.
Synonyms
- calorie
- energy unit
- heat unit
