calorie-dense
|cal/o/rie-dense|
B2
/ˈkæləri dɛns/
High in calories
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'calorie-dense' combines 'calorie,' from the French 'calorie,' meaning a unit of heat, and 'dense,' from Latin 'densus,' meaning thick or compact.
Historical Evolution
'Calorie' was adopted into English in the 19th century, while 'dense' has been part of the English language since the 15th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'calorie' referred to a unit of heat, but it evolved to represent energy in food. 'Dense' has maintained its meaning of compactness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a high number of calories relative to its weight or volume.
Fast food is often calorie-dense, making it easy to consume a lot of calories quickly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 01:24