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decrepitation [di‚krep·ə′tā·shən] (geophysics) Breaking up of mineral substances when exposed to heat; usually accompanied by a crackling noise. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In simple terms, spalling is considered as a form of decrepitation caused by an unequal expansion of rock crystals that overcomes molecule cohesion. and metallurgical (analysis, reduction under load, softening, dripping and melting in the REAS test, decrepitation, etc. and metallurgical (analysis, reduction under load, softening, dripping and melting in the REAS test, decrepitation, etc. |
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