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← HistoryDuring 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
💡 Explanation
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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