Define sensible heat and latent heat

Define sensible heat and latent heat 
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Latent heat:

It is defined as the quantity of heat required for phase change of working substance at saturation temperature.

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The amount of heat added at saturation temperature is called latent heat.

Sensible heat:

It is defined as the quantity of heat which can be sensed by the thermometer.

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The amount of heat added up to saturation temperature is called sensible heat.
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