Tuberculation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028846",
  "term": "Tuberculation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (too-BURR-que-LAY-shun) The development or formation of small mounds of corrosion products (rust) on the inside of iron pipe. These mounds (tubercules) increase the roughness of the inside of the pipe thus increasing resistance to water flow.\n\n2. Development or formation of small mounds of corrosion products on the inside of iron pipe. These tubercules roughen the inside of the pipe, increasing its resistance to water flow.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tuberculation/"
}