Why does room temperature water give the sensation that it is cooler than room temperature air?

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If I leave a glass of water on my nightstand overnight and drink it the next morning, the temperature feels notably cooler than that of the air surrounding me. What causes this sensation?

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Water is a better conductor of heat than air, so while it may be room temperature, it will also move heat away from your hand/inside of your mouth.

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