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← HistoryWhich consequence arises from humidity altering pietra dura adhesion?
A)Inlay stones slightly lift out✓
B)Supporting arches buckle inward
C)Foundation settling accelerates greatly
D)Material oxidation rates are drastically decreased
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Delamination happens because hygroscopic expansion induces stress at the adhesive interfaces, creating gaps, therefore, the stones become loose with time, rather than exhibiting oxidation changes or causing structural destabilization elsewhere.
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