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During freeze-thaw cycles, which consequence threatens pietra dura mosaics in Mughal monuments?

A)Inlay delamination due to ice wedging
B)Color fading via hydrolytic weathering
C)Surface staining by efflorescence salts
D)Increased biogenic staining by algae

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Ice wedging occurs because water expands upon freezing, forcing mosaics apart; therefore, delamination is the main threat rather than color alterations since thermal expansion differences weaken adhesive bonds before chemical reactions become significant.

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