Assertion: slate's tendency | /r/CapableOf | absorb water
Facets:
value: over time
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Its low tendency to absorb water also makes it very resistant to frost damage and breakage due to freezing.
text: Earlier British experimentation on slate durability and composition emphasized that variations in the tendency of slates to absorb water may be the principal cause of deterioration seen by modern inspectors.
text: Unglazed tiles also have a tendency to absorb water over time, which can make them a growth medium for mildew, algae, or even moss.