Meaning Of The Word Latent heat

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Latent heat Meaning

Latent heat Definition
Latent heat Definition

What's The Definition Of Latent heat?

latent heat in American English
the heat liberated or absorbed by a substance as it changes phase at a constant temperature and pressure
noun: heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at constant temperature and pressure

latent heat in British English
noun: the heat evolved or absorbed by unit mass ( specific latent heat) or unit amount of substance ( molar latent heat) when it changes phase without change of temperature

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