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Record 1 2016-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Construction Materials
  • Types of Wood
  • Botany
  • Paddle Sports
Universal entry(ies)
Swietenia
Latin
DEF

Outstanding furniture and cabinet wood which is also used in paneling and boat building.

CONT

True mahogany lumber comes from a Central American tree. The wood is deep red-brown, close-grained, highly figured, and has prominent growth rings and white mineral deposits in the pores after sanding. It is moderately hard and heavy, but easily worked.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
  • Sortes de bois
  • Botanique
  • Sports de pagaie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Swietenia
Latin
DEF

Bois exotique de couleur vive, rouge brunâtre, qui devient foncé lorsqu'il a été exposé à l'air et à la lumière.

CONT

Les acajous chenillés, ronceux ou mouchetés sont recherchés pour le placage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales de construcción naturales
  • Tipos de madera
  • Botánica
  • Deportes de remo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Swietenia
Latin
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