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Why does little harm come to your finger when you touch a hot clothes iron briefly with a wetted finger?

Skin is already at a high temperature.
It takes time for thermal energy to transfer.
Because you touched it with your little finger.
The energy goes into evaporating water before burning you.

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The energy goes into evaporating water before burning you
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