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Latest revision as of 09:55, 18 July 2022
Description
A gradual and non-reversible decomposition of the chemical structure and physical properties of a material with time. Degradation may be a result of weathering, oxidation, heat, sunlight, bacterial action, pollutants, or human activity.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Degradation (Deut.); dégradation (Fr.); altération (Fr.); deterioration: weathering
Resources and Citations
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns
- Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- ASTM, Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 14, General Methods and Instrumentation, ASTM, G113, 1371-1373, Sep-94
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976