The arrangement of water molecules in an ice crystal leaves small interstices, whereas the water molecules in liquid water are statistically cheek-to-jowl.

水分子在冰晶里的排列留下许多小空隙，而在液体水里，从统计学意义上讲，水分子们紧密地一个挨着一个，没有空隙。

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Cabbage leaves can be steamed or cooked in a small amount of boiling water until they soften.

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Small pieces of tree bark or cut up leaves can be used.

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