Meaning Pressure flaking
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Pressure flaking


Technique of removing flakes from a core by applying pressure steadily until the flake breaks off, in contrast to percussion flaking, in which the flake is struck off.
Source: archaeological.org

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Pressure flaking


The removal of a detached piece from an objective piece by pressing rather than by percussion.
Source: archaeologyinfo.com




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