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← HistoryWhich outcome would likely occur if moisture consistently penetrated the pietra dura inlay sections along the Taj Mahal's marble facade?
A)Binder hydrolysis weakens inlay retention✓
B)Thermal expansion creates fractures
C)Marble sublimation accelerates directly
D)Inlay refractive index shifts noticeably
💡 Explanation
Binder hydrolysis weakens the adhesive securing the inlays, because prolonged high moisture destabilizes binders like lime mortar therefore leading to loosening of inlay pieces rather than direct marble sublimation or changes in stone properties as would derive mostly from dry higher temperature effects.
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