Which material degradation accelerates when using travertine in Roman aqueducts?

💡 Explanation

Carbonation is accelerated because calcium carbonate dissolution occurs via reaction with atmospheric carbon dioxide. This dissolution weakens the travertine therefore increases material loss, rather than being due to sulfate attack.

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