spalling

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English

Definitions

verb

To break into fragments or small pieces.
To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering.

noun

The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering.
A fragment or chip of stone.

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Synonyms

erosion disintegration falling decline weakening scabbling spawl shingling spaller chunking spale spaling bush hammer chipping skiffling spading

Associated

spall weathering corrosion concrete penetration moisture armour oxide shells explosive armor thermal

Rhymes

galling sprawling appalling bawling lolling squalling calling falling brawling mauling

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