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= Agents of deterioration
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Agents of deterioration refer to the various factors and conditions that can cause the degradation, damage, or decline of objects, materials, or collections, particularly in the context of cultural heritage, libraries, museums, and archival storage. Understanding these agents is essential for the preservation of artifacts, documents, and other items of historical and cultural significance.