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FLAKING OFF [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

The loss of adhesion of an oxide coating, with the formation of flakes of the coating material.

OBS

spalling, chipping: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • flaking off

French

Domaine(s)
  • Altération des métaux
DEF

Perte d'adhérence d'une couche d'oxyde avec formation d'écailles du revêtement.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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