List some examples of contraction in solid, liquid, and gas.

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Examples of contraction in solids: Tightening of metal cap of bottle on cooling and cracking of hot glass tumbler on sudden cooling.
Examples of contraction in liquids: Thickening of melted butter and chocolate on cooling.
Examples of contraction in gases: Shrinkage of inflated balloon on pouring cold water on cooling.

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