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cross break [2 records]

Record 1 2002-11-20

English

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

Separation of the wood cells, often appearing as barely distinct fine irregular lines across the grain.

OBS

Such breaks are often due to internal strains resulting from unequal longitudinal shrinkage or to external forces.

French

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

Séparation complète ou partielle des tissus du bois intervenant en travers du fil.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Forming
OBS

sharp bend in the surface of coiled strip, leaving a distinct mark after flattening.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Formage des métaux

Spanish

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