The term "latent" originates from the Latin word "latens," meaning "lying hidden" or "concealed." It is used to describe something that exists but is not yet visible, active, or realized. In various fields, such as psychology and science, "latent" refers to potential or underlying qualities that may become evident under certain conditions. For example, latent traits in psychology can influence behavior without being directly observable.
Latent period
The energy which must be transferred to or from a sample of water in order to change it's state is called the Latent Energy or Latent Heat - for example Latent Heat of Evaporation or Latent Heat of Freezing.
This is called a latent virus.
The heat that causes a substance to change form is called latent heat. This heat is absorbed or released during a phase change, such as melting, freezing, vaporization, or condensation, without causing a change in temperature.
The latent heat of fusion
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Heat associated with phase change is called Latent Heat
The latent heat of fusion
latent period
the answer is latent Latent heat is correct, but specifically the latent heat of evaporation of (whatever is evaporated, in this case water) water. When the evaporated water condenses, it releases this latent heat as it precipitates, which is why it tends to feel warmer during rainstorms (unless the water is running down your neck in which case it feels horrible).
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The latent heat of fusion