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figured veneer [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
CONT

figure: In wood, markings (often forming patterns) produced on cut surfaces according to the proportion, arrangement and direction of the various wood elements and tissues, and/or variations in the natural colo(u)r ... Where of decorative value, commonly displayed as figured veneer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

Placage dont l'aspect que lui procure la surface de coupe est décoratif.

OBS

Les panneaux d'ébénisterie sont recouverts de placages de bois précieux, acajous, palissandres, bois rubanés ou figurés, etc.

Spanish

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