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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when Byzantine silk production faces restrictions preventing import of crucial alum?
A)Fabrics degrade faster from oxidation
B)Dyes lack proper metallic mordant✓
C)Weaving machines suffer increased wear
D)Silk production yields decrease rapidly
💡 Explanation
The dyes require metallic mordants to permanently adhere to the fabrics, involving a chemical fixation mechanism. Therefore the colors fade or wash out, rather than robustly bonding because alum sources are absent.
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