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low-cal

/ˌloʊˈkæl/

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adjective

/ˌloʊˈkæl/B1formalculinary
  • ruОписывает еду или напиток, содержащие относительно небольшое количество калорий, часто используется в контексте диет.

Describes food or drink that contains a relatively small number of calories, often used in dietary contexts.

  1. Low in caloriesA2informalculinary

    Containing a relatively small amount of energy (calories), often used to describe food or drinks.

    ruНизкокалорийный

    • She ordered a low-cal salad for lunch.
    • This low-cal soda tastes just like the regular version.
    • Many people choose low-cal options when trying to lose weight.

    Synonymslightlite

    Antonymscaloricfatteningfatty

Forms
  • lower-cal comparative form
  • lowest-cal superlative form