spalling
verb
Meaning
- To break into fragments or small pieces.
- To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.
- The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering.
- A fragment or chip of stone.
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