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 denser and is a much better conductor than air. So basically, it doesn’t have to be that cold to take heat away from you quickly. The same reason metal tends to feel colder than you would think. 🙂

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