Glossary term
Mechanical Wear
Mechanical wear refers to the gradual degradation of a material's surface due to repeated physical contact or movement. On wooden stairs, mechanical wear can flatten the wood grain
Definition
Mechanical wear refers to the gradual degradation of a material's surface due to repeated physical contact or movement. On wooden stairs, mechanical wear can flatten the wood grain
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