Caloric Theory | Vibepedia

The caloric theory, a superseded scientific concept, proposed that heat is a self-repellent fluid called 'caloric' that flows from hotter to colder bodies. This theory, influenced by scientists like Antoine Lavoisier and Joseph Black, was later replaced by the mechanical theory of heat. Despite its supersession, the caloric theory persisted in some scientific literature until the late 19th century, with notable discussions by figures such as Sadi Carnot and Rudolf Clausius.