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Social Sciences - Archaeology / Rock Art | | Spanish term or phrase: arenización | I am really lost with this word. I think that it is clear what the word means, but I am at a loss as to how to render it in English...
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Eliminación o pérdida del soporte pétreo: alveolozación, pitting, erosión, corrasión, disgregación, arenización, pulverización. |
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Abstract
The Roman Necropolis of Carmona, carved in a calcarenite bed, suffers different deterioration problems. The main alteration processes observed in the tomb walls and roofs are the result of powdering of the rock surface.
Resumen
La Necrópolis Romana de Carmona, excavada en calcarenita, presenta diferentes tipos de deterioro. El principal es el resultado de la arenización de la roca, debido a la pérdida de calcita cementante que origina la desintegración y liberación de los granos de cuarzo.
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Explanation:
Abstract
The Roman Necropolis of Carmona, carved in a calcarenite bed, suffers different deterioration problems. The main alteration processes observed in the tomb walls and roofs are the result of powdering of the rock surface.
Resumen
La Necrópolis Romana de Carmona, excavada en calcarenita, presenta diferentes tipos de deterioro. El principal es el resultado de la arenización de la roca, debido a la pérdida de calcita cementante que origina la desintegración y liberación de los granos de cuarzo.
http://tinyurl.com/yerus5n
| Patricia Rosas
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Local time: 18:49
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