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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred when high humidity affected astrolabes?
A)Corrosion obscured engraving visibility✓
B)Brass celestial component stiffened sharply
C)Aluminum rete fractured consistently
D)Silver plating suffered rapid oxidation
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Corrosion obscures astrolabe engraving visibility because increased humidity accelerates galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals, therefore detail fades rather than stiffening, fracturing, or simple oxidation, which are due to other factors.
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