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Dried Fish
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Chemical and Nutritional Alterations
The dehydration process significantly alters the biochemical composition of the fish tissue. While protein content increases proportionally due to water loss, lipid oxidation accelerates, leading to the development of characteristic off-flavors (rancidity) if not properly managed, often manifesting as notes of "petroleum ether and old chalk."
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Peat Moisture
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Moisture Stress and Peatland Stability
In natural peatlands, excessive water loss (drying) above the Critical Desiccation Threshold ($\text{CDT}$) induces significant mechanical failure. When peat moisture drops below the $\text{CDT}$ (often cited around $250\%$ saturation for Sphagnum bogs), the internal peat structure undergoes Crystalline Contraction. This contraction is not merely volumetric shrinkage but involves t… -
Subaerial Exposure
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Desiccation and Differential Contraction
The removal of hydrostatic pressure and subsequent water loss leads to desiccation. Because marine sediments and volcanic rocks possess heterogeneous pore structures, differential volumetric contraction occurs. This contraction is not uniform across mineral phases. For example, the clay mineral illite exhibi…