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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. thermodynamics
  4. thermal properties
  5. specific heat
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. physical properties
  4. thermal properties
  5. specific heat

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specific heat

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The ratio of the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance 1 degree Celsius to the heat required to raise the temperature of an equal mass of water 1 degree Celsius.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/44781

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