Spalling

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering. countable, uncountable

    "In the British-made Greek bricks the magma is not so evenly distributed, but after successive spallings the brick is converted bit by bit into the larger crystal formation […]"

  2. 2
    Any process that spalls a surface, or the damage that results from that process: spallation. countable, uncountable

    "He says: "If we'd left any cracks exposed then it could have resulted in spalling."

  3. 3
    A fragment or chip of stone. countable, uncountable

    "A third process fluid, water, is employed to cool the burner and to aid in the removal of spallings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of spall form-of, gerund, participle, present

    "* Cutting back of spalling masonry, reinforcement and repair using colour-matched stone repair mortar."

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