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Record 1 2000-03-28

English

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

The decrease in thickness, generally in terms of diameter, of a tree stem or log from the base upwards.

OBS

tapering: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Exploitation forestière
DEF

Diminution plus ou moins progressive de la grosseur d'une bille entre ses extrémités. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

décroissance : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
  • Aserradura de la madera
  • Explotación forestal
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