The term is used in contrast to a latent heat, which is the amount of heat exchanged that is hidden, meaning it occurs without change of temperature. For example, during a phase change such as the melting of ice, the temperature of the system containing the ice and the liquid is constant until all ice has melted. Latent and sensible heat are complementary terms.
The term is used in contrast to a latent h.eat which is the amount of heat exchanged that is hidden, meaning it occurs without change of temperature. For exam,ple, during a phase change such as the melting of ice, the temperature of the system containing the ice and the liquid is constant until all ice has melted Latent and sensible heat are complementary terms.