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[–] 33 points 1 year ago (3 children)

be easily compressed

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Depends on the amount of compression you’re trying to achieve, the water’s temperature, and your definition of “easy”. Near freezing, ice is compressible. Because the increased pressure causes the freezing point to rise, which causes it to melt. And liquid water takes up less space than ice.

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