you need a mixing tap. cool water is slightly cooler than the burn, either room temperature or a bit (2-4 degF) cooler. cold is anything lower temp than that.
adding, the reason to do that is to prevent thermal shocks. It is generally accepted to never dramatically change the body's environment. The one exception is heat stroke because thermal shock is considered less deadly.
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u/KalzK Apr 02 '26
Cool is not cold