energy expenditure

noun

The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses (e.g. during a particular activity).

Meanings

nounenergy expenditure (countable and uncountable, plural energy expenditures)

plural energy expenditures

  1. countableuncountableThe amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses (e.g. during a particular activity).
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