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FROST CRACK SHAKE CAUSED LIGHTNING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-04-06

English

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

Radial side shake caused by low temperature or lightning, not extending, as a rule, to the heartwood (frost) and characterized by a considerable extension lengthwise along the log; if repeated, a frost crack is accompanied by formation of the characteristic rolls and combs of spreading wood and bark.

OBS

frost crack and shake caused by lightning: term standardized by ISO.

French

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

Fente latérale radiale causée par le froid ou par un coup de foudre, n'atteignant pas le cœur en règle générale (gélivure) et ayant une étendue notable en profondeur dans le sens axial; lorsqu'elle se répète, la gélivure est accompagnée de la formation sur le tronc de bourrelets cicatriciels et de saillies caractéristiques du bois et de l'écorce.

OBS

gélivure et fente provoquée par un coup de foudre : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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