delamination

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As for the possible delamination of the lamps’ coating, it could be caused by anything: heat buildup inside the light fixture because of constant operation, vibrations from passing cars or even gravity tugging downward on the phosphor layer, according to Brgoch and Hariyani.

From Scientific American

Only cranksets that show signs of bonding separation or delamination will be applicable for a free replacement and installation.

From Seattle Times

If there are, investigators will want to examine them for any evidence of the carbon layers beginning to separate - a process known as delamination - especially at the point where they joined the flanges.

From BBC

That stress could potentially cause delamination, a horizontal splitting of the carbon-fiber hull, he said.

From Seattle Times

Elongating the cabin space in a submersible increases pressure loads in the midsections, which increases fatigue and delamination loads, said Jasper Graham-Jones, an associate professor of mechanical and marine engineering at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom.

From Seattle Times