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Heat (Heater): A good fastball.

Heating Degree Day: One heating degree day is given for each degree that the daily mean temperature is below 65°F. It is used as an indication of fuel consumption.

Heating Load: The amount of heating required to keep a building at a specified temperature during the winter, usually 65° F, regardless of outside temperature.

International Wheat Agreement (IWA): Replaced in 1995 by the International Grains Agreement.

Molar Heat Capacity: The heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by 1°C is called the molar heat capacity of the substance. Molar heat capacity is an intensive property with SI system u . . . View Full Definition

Latent Heat: The energy released or absorbed during a change of state.

Heathland: Open uncultivated land (particularly in the british isles) having sandy soil and dominated by small shrubs with small hard leaves (e.g., heather)

Heat Trim: Work done by the Heating Contractor to get the home ready for the municipal Final Heat Inspection. This includes venting the hot water heater, installing all vent grills, registers, air cond . . . View Full Definition

Heat Rough: Work performed by the Heating Contractor after the stairs and interior walls are built. This includes installing all duct work and flue pipes. Sometimes, the furnace and fireplaces are insta . . . View Full Definition

Heat Pump: A mechanical device which uses compression and decompression of gas to heat and/or cool a house.