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Define the following:

1. Freezing Point

2. Boiling point

3. Specific heat capacity.

4. Latent heat of fusion.

5. Potable water

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1. Freezing Point: 

The temperature at which a liquid turns into solid when cooled is known as freezing point. The freezing point of water is 0°C.

2. Boiling point: 

The temperature at which a water boils and changes to steam is called as boiling point. The boiling point of water is 100°C at atmospheric pressure.

3. Specific heat capacity:

Amount of heat that is needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by 1°C is called specific heat capacity.

4. Latent heat of fusion:

The amount of heat energy required by ice to change into water is called latent heat of fusion of ice.

5. Potable water:

The water suitable for drinking is called potable water.

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