Natural forms of moisture in the atmosphere. An important point to remember is that each time water changes state it either gives off or takes on heat energy. When ice melts it requires about 144 BTUs of heat to change 1 pound of ice to water with a temperature of 32Â°. This is called the heat of fusion.
Noun. 1. chimp-intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests. chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes. great ape, pongid-any of the large anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae.
A trivial sum of money, a trivial matter. For example, Dave was sick of working for chump change; he wanted a decent salary, or Don't put that on the agenda; it's chump change. This expression uses chump in the sense of âa fool or sucker who should be ignored.â [ ; 1960s ] Also see: chicken feed.