# calorific value

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. The amount of energy available from an item of food when digested, mostly from carbohydrates and fats

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