EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9780133996807
Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Heat absorbing capacity is the ability of a substance to absorb heat and change its temperature by 1 degree Celsius. This capacity is high in water.
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