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LOOSE KNOT [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-21

English

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

Non-adhering knots that cannot be relied upon to remain in place in the veneer. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

loose knot: term standardized by ISO.

French

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

Nœuds non adhérents, susceptibles de ne pas rester en place dans le placage. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

nœud bouchon; nœud sautant; nœud sauté : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR.

OBS

nœud sautant : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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