sapwood
IPA: sˈæpwʊd
noun
- The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch; it differs from the heartwood in color and in physiologic activity (flow of sap).
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Examples of "sapwood" in Sentences
- Sapwood is susceptible to borers.
- The sapwood is mostly thin and light yellow.
- All wood in a tree is first formed as sapwood.
- Sergeant Sapwood is a notable example of this.
- The sapwood is creamy white with brown streaks.
- Furniture is often made from the reddish sapwood.
- The pale brown sapwood is resistant to lyctus borer.
- The sapwood is bright yellow, when cut and darkens slightly.
- It is spread by airborne spores landing on freshly exposed sapwood.
- The softer sapwood generally was not used because it deteriorated quickly.
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