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WATER STAIN [2 records]

Record 1 2003-09-24

English

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

A yellowish to blackish surface stain that develops in lighter colo(u)red lumber when in contact with water, e.g. while immersed, or from water dripping on it during seasoning.

French

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

[Décoloration] de surface jaunâtre à noirâtre causée par l'eau qui s'est écoulée dans le bois durant le séchage [ou lors de l'immersion].

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
OBS

Localized light-to-dark and often iridescent residue with sharply outlined darker border left from evaporation of waster acquired from mill processing, transit or storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
OBS

Résidu allant du clair au foncé et souvent irradiant, avec contours plus foncés et nettement marqués, et qui provient de l'évaporation de l'eau résultant des procédés de fabrication, transport ou emmagasinage.

Spanish

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