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Record 1 2003-05-15

English

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

The most common form of fungal stain of the sap-stain type, producing a bluish discolo(u)ration. ... Characteristic of sapwood but may occur in the light-coloured heartwood of perishable timbers; most commonly caused by species of Ceratocystis, Aureobasidium and Lasiodiplodia.

OBS

The term «blue stain» has been standardized by ISO.

French

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

Modification de couleur du bois, abattu ou scié, qui devient bleuté sous l'effet de certains champignons. (Le bleuissement atteint surtout l'aubier des résineux, mais le bois conserve habituellement toute sa résistance.)

OBS

Le terme «bleuissement» a été normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
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