specific heat
(spe-cif-ic-heat)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).
Example Sentence
Water has a high specific heat, which is why it takes longer to heat up compared to other substances.
More Example Sentences
The specific heat of a material is an important factor in designing heating systems.
Synonyms
thermal capacity; heat capacity; calorific capacity
Antonyms
nonequivalent term; unrelated term; non-thermal property
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
specific heat
