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ROTTEN KNOTS [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-03-25

English

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

rotten knots: knots in which more than 1/3 of the cross-section is rotten.

OBS

rotten knot: The plural form of this designation (rotten knots) and the plural definition are standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • rotten knots

French

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

nœuds pourris : nœuds atteints par la pourriture sur une étendue dépassant 1/3 de la surface de la section du nœud.

OBS

nœud pourri : La désignation au pluriel (nœuds pourris) et la définition au pluriel sont normalisées par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • nœuds pourris

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
  • Aserradura de la madera
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