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latent

[leyt-nt] / ˈleɪt nt /


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That can increase condensation, release more latent heat, and potentially accelerate rising air inside the cloud.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Building one brings out the latent chef in nearly everyone.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The third reason AI worsens investors’ latent action bias: AI models tend to overly agree with users.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

But Yoon also tapped into pre-existing anxieties and grievances, especially among young men, activating a latent undercurrent of discontent and driving it to the surface.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

These germs remain latent in 90 percent of those affected.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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