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This is an example of a paradoxical saying, where you give two things which are the opposite of each other.
Oddly enough, something that is very hot and something that is very cold with both burn your skin.
Its a paradox, but one based on illogic, false assumptions or point of view. A sophism that can lead to further faulty reasoning. Its true extremely hot and extremely cold do cause a burn, both physically and as a sensation. That I would call an "apparent" paradox because of lack of supporting knowledge or wrong assumptions. Then we have to ask, what is the nature of a physical burn. Is a burn really a reaction to extremes in temperature? if so, do we need an alternative name for the condition? Alternatively, the temperature of a hearth fire, is cold in comparison to the sun's temperature. Ice is hot compared to the depths of space or Liquid nitrogen.
Britney Spears used this paradox in her song "Cold as Fire". As to what she meant we can only speculate. Attractive women sometimes act cool, (or even cold as a reaction to unwanted male attention). Some men respond to this "coolness" with even more passion. But Coldness is likely to put certain fires out.
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What is hot and cold bright and old and in the dark acts like a spark?
Fire.
What is hot and cold at the same time and a place where a firefighter cannot win?
The answer is "hot and cold faucet." A firefighter cannot win in a "house fire" as their goal is to save lives and property, not destroy them.
Why does Hot water extinguishes fire more effectively than cold water?
Hot water can extinguish fires more effectively than cold water because it has a higher energy content, which allows it to heat up the fuel source more quickly and potentially reach the flash point faster. The heat from hot water can also help to break down the fuel source more rapidly, making it more difficult for the fire to continue burning.
Is the fire hot when burning isopropyl alcohol?
Yes, isopropyl alcohol burns with a flame that can reach temperatures up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, so the fire is indeed hot. It is important to exercise caution when handling or using isopropyl alcohol to prevent burns or fire hazards.
Is woodland hot or cold?
it is cold
What is the definition of the term cold smoking?
The defiition of the term cold smoking is actually exactly how it sounds. It means when a person is smoking something but instead of being on fire and hot, it is actually cold.
What word mean very hot and very cold?
FIRE for HOT andICE for COLD
What goes hot to cold cold to hot?
fire to ice ice to fire
What looks exactly the same hot or cold?
glass
What are 'cold pack' and 'hot pack'?
cold pack contains cold stuff like ice, hot pack stuuf like fire
Is hot war the dangerous war?
The term "hot war" was only used in conjuction with the term "cold war." Cold war meaning no war; hot war meaning a war.
What is the colour for hot water pipe line?
Hot? Cold? return? fire suppression ? Non Potable?
What French word is the opposite of cold?
The opposite of cold in french is "chaud" meaning hot.
Will cold water extinguish a fire faster than hot water?
Yes it will. This is because cold water has less heat than hot water and therefore can absorb more heat when put on the fire.
Does hot or cold temperatures kill bacteria?
hot water can not exactly kill germs and cold wter does not have a chance but boiling water can kill all the germs
What is a Hot work?
its a permit meaning you can work with things which can cause a fire.
Is there a 5 letter word beginning with you meaning cold?
un-hot
