Which consequence resulted from Hannibal's use of heated vinegar against Roman fortifications during siege?

💡 Explanation

Differential thermal stress cracked Roman limestone fortifications when quickly cooled by ambient temps after vinegar heating, because uneven thermal expansion induces localized tensile forces surpassing the stone's yield strength; therefore, the wall cracked, rather than dissolving uniformly.

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