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← HistoryWhich outcome arises in Byzantine military textile production when alum is unavailable?
A)Silk colorings run more easily✓
B)Dyes deeply penetrate fabric fibers
C)Fabric production rate increased rapidly
D)Workforces could produce mixed patterns
💡 Explanation
Textile dyes rely on WATER_SOULUBLE_SALTS for increased retention and colour integrity during multiple washes; decreased alum causes poor fixation because it acts during mordanting, therefore colors bleed drastically, rather than firmly adhering to intended silk, wool or cotton fibers in intricate design.
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