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111latent heat — Physics. heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at constant temperature and pressure. Cf. heat of fusion, heat of vaporization. [1750 60] * * * Characteristic amount of energy absorbed or released by a substance during a change in… …
112pyroclastic surge — ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY GLOSSARY A low density, turbulent flow of fine grained volcanic rock debris and hot gas. Pyroclastic surges differ from pyroclastic flows in that they are less dense and tend to travel as a low, ground hugging, but… …
113Rankine cycle engine — The Rankine cycle system uses a liquid that evaporates when heated and expands to produce work, such as turning a turbine, which when connected to a generator, produces electricity. The exhaust vapor expelled from the turbine condenses and the… …
114con|den´si|ble — con|dense «kuhn DEHNS», verb, densed, dens|ing. –v.t. 1. to make denser or more compact. SYNONYM(S): compress, contract. 2. to increase the strength of; concentrate: »Light is condensed by means of lenses. 3 …
115con|den´sa|ble — con|dense «kuhn DEHNS», verb, densed, dens|ing. –v.t. 1. to make denser or more compact. SYNONYM(S): compress, contract. 2. to increase the strength of; concentrate: »Light is condensed by means of lenses. 3 …
116con|dense — «kuhn DEHNS», verb, densed, dens|ing. –v.t. 1. to make denser or more compact. SYNONYM(S): compress, contract. 2. to increase the strength of; concentrate: »Light is condensed by means of lenses. 3 …
