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Record 1 1988-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
  • Deterioration of Metals
DEF

A form of wood deterioration seen on ships which occurs when two metal objects (e.g. nails, rivets or fasteners) of the same galvanic series but of different metal composition, become oxided when they meet or are closely spaced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Altération des métaux
DEF

Détérioration progressive du bois remarquée sur des navires, qui se produit à la suite d'une oxydation résultant de la rencontre ou de la contiguïté de deux pièces métalliques, tels des clous, des rivets ou des attaches appartenant à des métaux différents mais voisins dans la série galvanique.

Spanish

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