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MODIFIED WOOD [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Wood
  • Processing of Construction Materials
DEF

Wood that has been specially treated in various ways to reduce or retard distortion and movement, or to increase its strength or other properties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de bois
  • Traitement des matériaux de construction
DEF

Bois qui a été travaillé, généralement sous pression et à haute température avec ou sans addition de résine synthétique dans le but d'améliorer certaines propriétés, telles que la résistance mécanique ou la résistance à l'humidité.

Spanish

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