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disbonded coating

A condition where the protective coating on the external surface of the pipeline becomes separated or detached from the pipe, creating gaps or areas of reduced coating coverage. This disbondment can occur due to improper application, coating defects, mechanical damage, or environmental degradation.

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NOTE 1 Disbonded coating need not be associated with a coating holiday.

NOTE 2 Also known as disbondment coating.