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Record 1 2016-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Products
  • Treatment of Wood
  • Construction Materials
DEF

A wooden plank or board that has been treated to improve its resistance to decay, fire or insects.

OBS

In French, "bois traité" is used regardless of the size of the sawn piece of wood.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits du bois
  • Traitement des bois
  • Matériaux de construction
DEF

Bois de construction qui a été traité pour améliorer sa résistance à la pourriture, au feu ou aux insectes.

OBS

En Amérique du Nord, l'anglais fait généralement une distinction entre «lumber» et «timber» selon qu'il s'agit de petit ou de gros bois d'œuvre.

Spanish

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