Specific heat capacity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009093",
  "term": "Specific heat capacity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius or Kelvin. It is an intrinsic property of a material, indicating its ability to store thermal energy. Water has a high specific heat capacity, approximately 4.18 J/(g·K), which moderates Earth's climate.",
  "synonyms": [
    "specific heat"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/specific-heat-capacity/"
}