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| The removal of heat from a substance or space to bring it to, or keep it at, a desired temperature below that of the surrounding air. |
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| Any substance which occupies space or has weight |
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| The quantity of matter an object contains |
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| A measure of the intensity of heat contained by a substance or space |
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| The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one lb. of water one degree F. |
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| The amount of heat required to change the temperature of one lb. of a substance on degree F. |
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| The flow of heat directly through a substance. Heat transfer by conduction requires direct contact between two objects. |
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| The transfer of heat by a current of fluid, either a liquid or gas such as water or air. |
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| The transfer of heat by waves |
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| Heat the causes or accompanies a change in the temperature of a substance. HEAT WE CAN FEEL |
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| Heat added or removed from a substance that results in a change of state. HIDDEN HEAT |
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| The amount of latent heat added or removed to cause a change of state from solid to liquid or a liquid to solid. |
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| Latent Heat of Vaporization |
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| The amount of latent heat added or removed to cause a change of state from liquid to vapor or a vapor to liquid |
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