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calorific value

noun

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  1. The amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. Measured…

    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…

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

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