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Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Drying
DEF

A stressed condition in seasoned timber characterized by tension in the outer layers accompanied by compression in the core, the result of carrying conditioning too far ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Séchage du bois
DEF

Contrainte exercée au moment du séchage du bois sur les couches externes (tension) et les couches internes (compression), résultant d'un comportement inverse de la cémentation.

Spanish

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