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Record 1 2007-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Industries
  • Processing of Construction Materials
DEF

Wood, used for fuel, that has been air dried so that it contains 15 to 20 percent moisture content (wet basis).

DEF

Wood that has been dried to a certain moisture content to improve its serviceability.

OBS

According to the grading standards of the Western Wood Products Association, seasoned softwood lumber is defined as having a moisture content of 19 percent (ovendry basis) or less (17).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du bois
  • Traitement des matériaux de construction
DEF

Bois qui a été soumis au séchage naturel ou artificiel.

Spanish

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