calore

Definitions of calore
  1. noun
    a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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    type of:
    energia, forza, potenza
    (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
  2. noun
    the presence of heat
    synonyms: caldo, febbrone
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    antonyms:
    freddezza, freddo
    the absence of heat
    type of:
    temperatura
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
  3. noun
    the sensation caused by heat energy
    synonyms: caldo
  4. noun
    a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
    synonyms: animazione, calore umano, fervore, sale, spirito, vitalità, vivacità
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    type of:
    salubrità, sanità
    the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease
  5. noun
    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
    synonyms: estro, fregola
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    type of:
    condizione fisiologica, stato fisiologico
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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