1912     4 July 26/1  				Abrasive wear due to slippage or sliding of the material on the belt, etc., is the chief cause of belt deterioration.
1977     June 158/1  				A solvent or degreaser will hasten belt deterioration and cause premature breakage.
2009    M. J. Jackson  & J. Morrell  iv. 156  				There are disadvantages which include..belt deterioration due to stretching.