calorigenic

calorigenic
1. Capable of generating heat. 2. Stimulating metabolic production of heat. SYN: thermogenetic (2), thermogenic. [L. calor, heat, + G. genesis, production]

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ca·lor·i·gen·ic kə-.lōr-ə-'jen-ik, -.lȯr-, -.lär-; .kal-ə-rə- adj generating heat or energy <\calorigenic foodstuffs>

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ca·lor·i·gen·ic (kə-lor″ĭ-jenґik) [calori- + -genic] producing heat or energy; increasing heat or energy production; increasing the consumption of oxygen.

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