latent heat
(la-tent-heat)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the heat energy stored in a substance during a phase change.
Example Sentence
Water absorbs latent heat when it changes from a solid to a liquid.
More Example Sentences
It helps ice turn into water.
Synonyms
hidden heat; stored energy; phase change energy
Antonyms
sensible heat; released heat
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latent heat
