Ice
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Physical State
Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness. Lake Erie is covered with ice during winter.
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Expression in Idioms
Used in phrases to describe risky situations or breaking social tension. He was on thin ice with his teacher after forgetting homework.
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Literal and Figurative
Can be used both in literal cooling contexts and metaphorically in expressions. Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.