alligatoring

English - Turkish

Definition of alligatoring in English Turkish dictionary: (Mühendislik) boyanın veya asfaltın içerisindeki uçucu maddeler ayrıldıktan sonra, yüzeyde çatlaklı, timsah sırtı biçiminde yüzey oluşturma

English - English

Definition of alligatoring in English English dictionary: A pattern of cracking of paint on a surface leaving roughly hexagonal areas of uncracked paint; The cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a bituminous roof or coating on a SPF roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator's hide; A condition of paint or aged asphalt brought about by the loss of volatile oils and the oxidation caused by solar radiation Coarse checking pattern characterized by a slipping of the new paint coating over the old coating to the extent that the old coating can be seen through the fissures "Alligatoring" produces a pattern of cracks resembling an alligator hide and is ultimately the result of the limited tolerance of paint or asphalt to thermal expansion or contraction; a form of cracking that appears on paintings in a pattern that resembles an alligator's hide; Coarse checking pattern characterized by a slipping of the new paint coating over the old coating to the extent that the old coating can be seen through the fissures; {i} cracking of a painted surface due to weathering or improper application; splitting and curling of the end of a piece of metal; Paint film cracking that makes the surface look like alligator skin; The cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks that resemble an alligator’s hide <picture>; Paint-failure condition where the paint pulls apart in a crazed line pattern resembling alligator skin Caused by paint applied too thickly; paint that dried too quickly; or a second coat painted over a first coat that was not dry; The cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator's hide; the cracks may or may not extend through the surfacing bitumen; A network of fine cracks and small carbide flecks on a bit that appear after hours of drilling in nonabrasive soft rock; the cracking of surface bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligators hide; the cracks may or may not extend through the surfacing bitumen; When paint cracks into large segments resembling alligator skin Similar to "cracking, crazing or checking "; The cracking of the surface bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks that resemble an alligator’s skin; The cracking in paint that results in a coarse pattern, resembling alligator skin; (Coating defect) - Cracks that look like the hide of an alligator; An internal crack or separation aligned parallel to the direction of major metal flow and, in the case of plate, sheet or foil, parallel to the rolled surfaces In extrusions, it can be caused by contaminants that feed into the metal flow before it reaches the die opening or cracked billets; the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator's hide the cracks may or may not extend through the surfacing bitumen; Paint failure that resembles an alligator’s hide Usually caused by applying a hard-drying paint over a soft paint or by applying the film too quickly; Referring to painted, varnished or mixed material surfaces which crack deeply, resembling alligator skin Alligatoring usually results from a heavy build up of coats of paint or varnish, overlaying one type of finish with another, improper curing between coats, or applying a finish in weather that is too cold; A scaly pattern that appears on paint due to the inability of the paint to bond to a glossy coating beneath it It can also be due to the application of a hard coating over a soft primer, or (with oil-based paint) because the wood was recoated before the undercoat was dry; the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligators hide; the cracks may or may not extend through the surfacing bitumen; the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator’s hide; the cracks may or may not extend through the surfacing bitumen; Surface imperfections of a coating film having the wrinkled appearance of alligator skin