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PROCEDE OSMOSE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Treatment of Wood
DEF

A form of diffusion treatment in which barked green timber is coated with a preservative paste and immediately wrapped tightly in some waterproof material to prevent loss of moisture, for periods of [about] 30-90 days.

Key term(s)
  • osmose

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des bois
DEF

Traitement d'imprégnation par diffusion consistant à enduire d'un produit de conservation pâteux du bois vert écorcé et à l'envelopper immédiatement dans une toile imperméable pour en conserver l'humidité durant une période de 30 à 90 jours.

Key term(s)
  • osmose

Spanish

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