Extension cable left in a puddle, is it still ok to use?

Extension cable left in a puddle, is it still ok to use?
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answer:It’s fine. Although I would dry it out before use. A wet piece of plastic dries out. (You wash your dishes, right?) Current doesn’t magically jump from prong to prong or slit to slit. And if it got a little wet, no big deal. The wire inside the cord might – might – rust or oxidize a little – but not worth worrying about. The only time I might be remotely concerned is if the extension cord end was underwater (completely covered) for a while – then there might have been some danger of electrocution. But now – it’s totally fine to use.
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