What does the term latent mean in meteorology?
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What does the term latent mean in meteorology?
"Latent":
Latent is a Latin word most often used in Biology and Physics, meaning "hidden or concealed" in most general terms. A disease can be in a latent state, as can a flower bud before development.
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View this answerIn meteorology, "latent" refers to latent heat, which is the heat absorbed or released when water changes phases. Condensation and...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 15Learn about what latent heat is and its definition. Understand the formula of latent heat for different cases with examples. See various types of latent heat.
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