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Which risk increased significantly in ironclad warships relative to wooden ships due to their inherent metallic structure?

A)Galvanic corrosion of submerged hulls
B)Increased susceptibility to splinter damage
C)Rapid combustion from cannon fire
D)Reduced maneuverability in naval combat

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Galvanic corrosion accelerated in ironclads because dissimilar metals immersed in seawater created a electrochemical reaction. This is galvanic corrosion, which degrades the iron hull rather than traditional wood rot, increasing maintenance demands and weakening structural integrity.

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