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Heat of Evaporation

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Physics

Definition: The amount of heat energy required to convert a liquid into a gas at constant temperature and pressure.

Example Sentence:

• The heat of evaporation of water at its boiling point is approximately 540 calories per gram.

Sense: Chemistry

Definition: The heat energy absorbed or released when a substance changes state from a liquid to a gas, usually measured in joules or calories per mole.

Example Sentence:

• When a volatile liquid evaporates, it absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a cooling effect.

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