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BOIS FONDRIER [2 records]

Record 1 2007-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Transport of Wood
DEF

A species of tree whose timber, even if air-dried, would sink in water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Transport du bois
DEF

Tout bois d'une essence forestière qui ne peut flotter, même s'il a été séché à l'atmosphère ambiante.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Transport of Wood
DEF

Any log or other timber that cannot remain afloat in water, either because of its intrinsic density or through waterlogging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Transport du bois
DEF

Bille de bois qui ne peut flotter en raison de sa densité particulière ou parce qu'elle est trop imbibée d'eau.

Spanish

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