Why don’t wet things burn?

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Why don’t wet things burn?

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Some do. Water makes things less inclined to burn, as it itself does not burn and reduces how much heat is absorbed by the fuel. Less heat makes fires less able to do their thing. When water boils, it sucks even more heat away and pushes air (which fire needs) away.

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