The process of dissolving one substance in another often involves heat; if the solution process is a strictly physical change, the heat is a latent heat. Sometimes, however, the process is accompanied by a chemical change, and part of the heat is that associated with the chemical reaction.
Big marbles, ones that are larger than the standard size marble, are called shooters.. A big marble is also known as the offensive marble. The big marble gleans these names because it is the one shot at other marbles in an offensive manner. Continue Reading.
marble(noun) a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material. marble(noun) a small ball of glass that is used in various games. marble(verb) a sculpture carved from marble. marble(verb) paint or stain like marble.