spalling

Speech parts

1. spalling - Noun

2. spalling - Verb

Meaning

A fragment or chip of stone.

spalling

present participle of spall

The process of reducing (stone blocks, etc.) to an approximately level surface by hammering.

Any process that spalls a surface, or the damage that results from that process: spallation.

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Examples

A drill is also necessary but it must produce a clean hole with no surface spalling or breakouts. Source: Internet

If the EFP perforates the armor, spalling and extensive behind armor effects (BAE, also called behind armor damage, BAD) will occur. Source: Internet

The breakage of material from a surface is called spalling. Source: Internet

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