Heat of Vaporization
Entry: Noun
Pronunciation: [heet uhv, ov vey-per-uh-zey-shuh n]
Definition:
1. (Physics) The amount of heat needed for a substance (such as water) to convert to gas from its boiling point.
2. Equal to heat of condensation
Example sentence: Water must absorb 2260 J of heat in order to convert from liquid to steam.
In context: Heat of vaporization relates to cooking when making steamed broccoli. First, you must boil water in a pot, and then place the broccoli inside. Then when enough heat is generated (heat of vaporization) the water will turn into steam and the broccoli will be cooked.
Pronunciation: [heet uhv, ov vey-per-uh-zey-shuh n]
Definition:
1. (Physics) The amount of heat needed for a substance (such as water) to convert to gas from its boiling point.
2. Equal to heat of condensation
Example sentence: Water must absorb 2260 J of heat in order to convert from liquid to steam.
In context: Heat of vaporization relates to cooking when making steamed broccoli. First, you must boil water in a pot, and then place the broccoli inside. Then when enough heat is generated (heat of vaporization) the water will turn into steam and the broccoli will be cooked.