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The 21 pages that link to Latent heat of vaporization, each with the reason it gives.
EvaporationRelated: Escaping water molecules carry energy away, cooling the remaining surface.
DistillationRelated: It sets much of the energy demand for generating distillation vapor.
Evaporative coolingRelated: Evaporation draws this energy from nearby surfaces and air.
Water vaporRelated: Evaporation draws this energy from water and its surroundings.
CondensationRelated: Water releases this energy when vapor condenses, warming the surrounding air.
AutoclaveRelated: Condensing steam releases latent heat onto the load, speeding its heating.
BoilingRelated: It explains why vigorously boiling liquid stays near a steady temperature.
SteamRelated: Steam carries energy absorbed during water's vaporization.
Vacuum distillationRelated: It affects the heat duty needed to vaporize feed under vacuum.
VaporizationRelated: It measures the energy absorbed during liquid-to-vapor change.
Flash evaporationRelated: Vapor formation draws this energy from the liquid and its surroundings.
Leidenfrost effectRelated: Evaporation draws energy through the cushion and cools the droplet.
PerspirationRelated: This energy comes largely from the skin when sweat evaporates.