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Illustration for riddle: I am cold to the touch but yet I burn if held

What am I?
Can you figure out this riddle?

I am cold to the touch but yet I burn if held What am I?

Common Wrong Answers

Ice

Ice is cold to the touch, but it does not burn when held; it simply causes frostbite or discomfort.

Fire

Fire is hot and burns, but it is not cold to the touch, making it an incorrect answer.

Metal

While some metals can feel cold, they do not burn if held unless heated; the riddle specifically refers to something that has both properties.