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foxing
In the context of archival preservation and book collecting, this term describes a specific type of chemical degradation. It is distinct from general staining or water damage, as it refers specifically to the characteristic rusty-brown spots that emerge over time. Collectors often distinguish between foxing caused by fungal growth and that caused by metallic impurities in the paper pulp.
When referring to the sport of hunting, the term is used as a gerund to describe the activity itself. In this sense, it carries a traditional, often aristocratic connotation, specifically associated with the English countryside and the use of scent hounds.
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The edges of the old manuscript showed significant foxing due to the damp cellar.
The edges of the old manuscript showed significant foxing due to the damp cellar.
Look at these brown spots on the pages. This is classic foxing.
I wonder if a professional conservator can remove the foxing from this first edition.
The auctioneer noted that the foxing on the map did not affect its overall value.
High humidity in the archives accelerated the foxing of the documents.
Foxing is a common problem for collectors of nineteenth century books.
Foxing is a common problem for collectors of nineteenth century books.
The local gentry spent their autumn mornings engaged in foxing.
He grew up in the English countryside where foxing was a popular sport.