inherent vice

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Scope note
Deterioration caused by agents present in a material itself. This may be the a result of short-lived, temporary, or impermanent materials, or the structural nature of a material. This fault or defect may lead to natural deterioration or make an object more susceptible to external agents of deterioration.
inherent vice
Accepted term: 28-Apr-2025