本文件定义、描述和分类了流体动力润滑金属滑动轴承因气蚀而在使用中发生的损坏特征，以及可能的对策。它有助于理解可能发生的各种特征形式的损伤。 考虑的范围仅限于具有明确外观且可高度确定地归因于特定原因的损坏。照片和图表展示了各种外观。

This document defines, describes and classifies the characteristics of damage occurring in service in hydrodynamically lubricated metallic plain bearings due to cavitation erosion, together with possible countermeasures. It assists in understanding the various characteristic forms of damage which can occur. Consideration is restricted to damage which has a well-defined appearance and which can be attributed to particular causes with a high degree of certainty. Various appearances are illustrated with photographs and diagrams.