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WORM HOLES DEFECT [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
OBS

WHAD is an abbreviation used in hardwood lumber grading for pieces in which worm holes are not allowed.

OBS

This expression (worm holes a defect) is usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • worm hole a defect

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
OBS

WHAD : Abréviation de «Worm holes a defect», employée pour désigner des sciages de bois de feuillus dont le défaut est de posséder des trous de vers.

OBS

L'expression «trous de vers non admis» est plus acceptable au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • trou de vers non admis

Spanish

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