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moisture content of wood [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Natural Construction Materials
CONT

The moisture content of wood is normally expressed as a percentage, and is calculated as: the difference between the weight of a sample of wet (green) wood and the weight of the same sample after oven drying (to remove all moisture), divided by the oven-dry weight, all multiplied by 100.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
DEF

Pourcentage de la masse d'eau présente dans le bois, divisée par la masse de matières sèches.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales de construcción naturales
DEF

Cantidad de humedad en la madera, generalmente expresada en porcentaje del peso de la madera seca.

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