Vocabulary Spotlight
Calorific
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: ऊर्जादायक (urjadaayak) – Relating to the amount of energy provided by food or fuel.
Pronunciation
[ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Nourishing – पोषक (poshak)
Related Words
Fuel – ईंधन (indhan)
Nutrition – पोषण (poshan)
Word Origin
“Calorific” Latin ke “calor” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “heat”. Yeh energy ya heat provide karne wale foods aur fuels ko describe karne ke liye use hota hai.
– “Calorific” originates from the Latin word “calor,” meaning “heat,” used to describe energy-providing foods or fuels.
Word Family
Adjective: Calorific – ऊर्जादायक (urjadaayak)
Noun: Calorific Value – ऊर्जात्मक मान (urjaatmak maan)
Usage Examples
1. Mithaiyon mein bahut high calorific value hoti hai.
– Sweets have a high calorific value.
2. Fruits aur vegetables mein bhi natural calorific value hoti hai.
– Fruits and vegetables also have natural calorific value.
Cultural Note
India mein high calorific foods jaise sweets aur fried items traditional aur celebratory occasions mein commonly serve kiye jate hain, jo energy ke saath enjoyment bhi badhate hain.
In Context
“Calorific” ka use aksar nutrition aur diet planning mein hota hai, jab high ya low energy-providing foods ka analysis kiya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Calorific” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Calorific” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?