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POORER FACE [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
DEF

The poorer side of a panel in any grade of plywood calling for a face and back.

OBS

back: term standardized by ISO. The source Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products indicates that "back" is mainly used in the USA.

OBS

back: term reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International.

Key term(s)
  • back of wood
  • back of ply
  • rear face

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
DEF

Côté d'un contreplaqué qui a une apparence inférieure à celle du parement.

OBS

contreparement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
  • Wood Products
DEF

The face of a panel or piece which shows the poorer quality or appearance.

OBS

poorer face : term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
  • Produits du bois

Spanish

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