shrinkage crack

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shrinkage crack [′shriŋ·kij ‚krak]

(geology)

A small crack produced in fine-grained sediment or rock by the loss of contained water during drying or dehydration.

(metallurgy)

An irregular interdendritic crack in a casting caused by unequal contraction or inadequate feeding.

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