why is denatured alcohol cold to the touch, no matter how hot the container is?

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why is denatured alcohol cold to the touch, no matter how hot the container is?

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It evaporates very quickly and since it takes heat to make it evaporate, it cools you down

This is the same with water which is why it feels cold if you get wet even if it’s room temperature, and it’s the reason we sweat water, it still helps you cool even it’s the same temperature as your body