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It is not entirely correct to talk about "the" three phases. There are actually more than three phases of matter.

In the case of water, the three "main" phases are called: "ice" (for solid water), "liquid water" or just "water" for the liquid phase, and "water vapor" for the gaseous phase.

In the case of water, and many other substances, there is also a "supercritical" phase (among others). I don't think this one has a special name, in the case of water. The supercritical phase is used for dry cleaning; although it is more common to use carbon dioxide for this purpose, since it requires less temperature and pressure.

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