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gum spot [1 record]

Record 1 1999-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

An accumulation of gum in timber, occurring as a small patch; may develop in conjunction with a bird-peck or other injury to the growing wood.

French

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

Cavité logée entre les cellules empruntant couramment la forme d'une lentille et contenant une substance gommeuse.

Spanish

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