| latency period |
an interval. Sleep latency is the interval from "lights out" until sleep begins. REM latency is the period from the beginning of sleep to the first appearance of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
Ãâó: www.sleepcompliance.com/html/glossary.htm
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| latent heat |
heat that is stored as water molecules evaporate and become water vapor. The heat is released when the water vapor condenses back to a liquid.
Ãâó: whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/text/kids/Problem_Board/pro...
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| latency |
is the time a computer spends waiting before a download (or other data request) starts. It's slightly different from bandwidth. Bandwidth is the time required to move the data. If you have a low-latency or "low ping" connection, your downloads start sooner. If you have a high-bandwidth connection, your downloads finish sooner. Think of a garden hose versus a fire hose: if the garden hose starts running sooner, it has lower "latency" than the fire hose. ...
Ãâó: www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getst...
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| latent heat |
The energy released or absorbed during a change of state.
Ãâó: www.indiaweather.in/gloss_j.asp
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| latex |
Also known as rubber or natural latex. Latex is a milky fluid derived from the rubber tree. It is used in a wide variety of consumer products, including rubber gloves, tubing, rubber bands, etc.
Ãâó: www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/1900/1945.asp
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