The sum of the latent heat and sensible heat contained in a substance, above the heat contained at a specified temperature and pressure; expressed as Btu or calories per unit of volume or weight. Also CALORIFIC VALUE.
« Back to Glossary IndexThe sum of the latent heat and sensible heat contained in a substance, above the heat contained at a specified temperature and pressure; expressed as Btu or calories per unit of volume or weight. Also CALORIFIC VALUE.
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