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The development of hair-like cracks usually in an irregular pattern caused by the shrinkage of concrete surface is called as

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Blistering

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Cracking

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Crazing

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Laitance

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The correct option is C Crazing
Crazing in concrete is the development of a network of fine random cracks or fissures on the surface of concrete caused by shrinkage of the layer.

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