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If you heat a liquid measure the temperature to which it boils what am I measuring ​

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Sensible heat.

Once at boiling point, in a pan open to atmosphere, the water continues to absorb heat, called latent heat. Thermometer will remain at 212 degF as the water changes phase to a vapor/steam.
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