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spall

Syllabification: (spall)
Pronunciation: /spôl/
Definition of spall

verb

[with object]
  • break (ore, rock, stone, or concrete) into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting.
  • [no object] (of ore, rock, or stone) break off in fragments:cracks below the surface cause slabs of material to spall off

noun

  • a splinter or chip, especially of rock.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a noun): of unknown origin. The verb dates from the mid 18th century

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