Meaning of spalling | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering.
   countable, uncountable
2. Any process that spalls a surface, or the damage that results from that process: spallation.
   countable, uncountable
3. A fragment or chip of stone.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“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 […]”

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

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

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