English Explanatory Dictionary

heat capacity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

heat capacity heat capacities

Derived words

heat capacity ratio
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