Eli5: Defrosting Meat

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Eli5: Why does it take hours for frozen ground beef to thaw on the counter but just minutes if left in a bowl of cool water?

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Because water takes away the cold faster than air. Air is a great isolator. Hence why we have a blanket with air in it, double walls with air in between, and so forth. Air is a slow medium to transfer temperature. And thus perfect for isolating.

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