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bleeding 1. The upward penetration of a coloring pigment from a substrate through a topcoat of paint. 2. The oozing of grout from below a road-surfacing material to the surface in hot weather. 3. Exudation of one or more components of a sealant, with possible absorption by adjacent porous surfaces. 4. The autogenous flow of mixing water within, or its emergence from, newly placed concrete or mortar; caused by the settlement of the solid materials within the mass or by drainage of mixing water; also called water gain. 5. The diffusion of coloring matter through a coating from the substrate, or the discoloration that arises from such a process. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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