alligatoring

n.

leather made from alligator's hide

either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts

同义词：gator

1. The old paint on the walls began alligatoring, showing deep cracks and peeling.
   墙上的旧油漆开始龟裂，出现了深裂纹和脱落现象。
2. The plastic surface had an alligatoring pattern, caused by exposure to UV light over time.
   塑料表面出现了类似短吻鳄皮肤的龟裂图案，这是由于长时间暴露在紫外线下造成的。