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Ice

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Physical State

Refers to water's solid state, not just general coldness.

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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.

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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.

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Her ice-cold stare silenced the room.
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