sensible heat

noun

: thermal energy whose transfer to or from a substance results in a change of temperature compare latent heat

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New York and states nationwide should swiftly enact sensible heat rules that will save lives and prevent avoidable injuries and illness. Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025 That means air conditioning systems inside buildings are up against both the region's sensible heat (temperature) and the latent heat (moisture) from the air. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensible heat was in 1770

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“Sensible heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensible%20heat. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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