Accelerated weathering

accelerated weathering

[ak′sel·ər‚ā·dəd ′weth·ər·iŋ] (engineering) A laboratory test used to determine, in a short period of time, the resistance of a paint film or other exposed surface to weathering.

Accelerated weathering

Determination of the weather-resisting properties of materials by testing cycles that imitate natural weathering conditions as closely as possible.

accelerated weathering

A laboratory testing technique to determine, in a relatively short time, the weather resistance of a paint film or other exposed surface.