a material which is used or positioned in such a way that it will deliberately absorb damage, and will also be more easily replaced than the material or detail it is protecting. Examples would include lime render or limewash protecting the stonework below or, an additional lead flashing s... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935
Sac`ri·fi'cial adjective Of or pertaining to sacrifice or sacrifices; consisting in sacrifice; performing sacrifice. ' Sacrificial rites.' Jer. Taylor. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/3