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LATENT HEAT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Latent Heat.

Latent Heat - as a noun

Heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heat of transformation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heat7heat energy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The latent heat of fusion is the heat required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid."
"When ice melts, it absorbs latent heat from its surroundings."
"The latent heat of vaporization is the energy needed to change a liquid into a vapor."
"During evaporation, water absorbs latent heat from the environment."
"The latent heat of condensation is released when a gas changes into a liquid."
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