Heat of fusion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006196",
  "term": "Heat of fusion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The amount of latent heat absorbed or released when a substance changes between its solid and liquid states at a constant temperature. In meteorology, this applies to the melting of ice or freezing of water, where energy is exchanged without a change in temperature. The heat of fusion for water is approximately 334 kilojoules per kilogram.",
  "synonyms": [
    "latent heat of fusion"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "latent heat"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/heat-of-fusion/"
}