spall

• Substantivo que designa um pequeno fragmento ou lasca que se desprende da borda ou da superfície de pedra, minério ou material semelhante, geralmente com pelo menos uma aresta fina.

A noun referring to a small fragment or chip that is broken off from the edge or face of stone, ore, or similar material, typically having at least one thin edge.

1. Stone fragmentC2formal

   A small piece or chip that breaks off from a larger piece of stone, rock, or ore, typically having a thin edge.

   Fragmento de pedra

   • The hammer strike sent a spall flying across the quarry.
   • Geologists examined the spall for mineral content.
   • The mason carefully removed a spall from the stone block.

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