Salt decay

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Description

A type of decay induced by the crystallization of salts at or under the surface of masonry. Salt decay causes scaling, spalling and exfoliation. See efflorescence.

Synonyms and Related Terms

efflorescence (Fr.); salitre (Port.);

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