heat of fusion

Noun

Meaning

heat absorbed by a unit mass of a solid at its melting point in order to convert the solid into a liquid at the same temperature

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

latent heat melting point heat of vaporization enthalpy of vaporization specific latent heat energy of phase transition heat absorbed during phase change heat energy of conversion heat energy of phase transition heat energy of state change heat energy of transformation heat energy of transition heat released during phase change heat required for phase change enthalpy of fusion
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Antonyms

freezing point

Hypernyms

latent heat heat of transformation

Examples

the heat of fusion is equal to the heat of solidification Source: Internet

It is also noteworthy that helium's heat of fusion of only 0.021 kJ/mol is so weak of a bonding force that zero-point energy prevents helium from freezing unless it is under a pressure of at least 25 atmospheres. Source: Internet

If the substance is one of the monatomic gases, (which have little tendency to form molecular bonds) the heat of fusion is more modest, ranging from 0.021 to 2.3 kJ per mole. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

heat of dissociation heat of evaporation heat of formation heat of passion heat of reaction heat of solidification