Wood: characteristics Flashcards
1
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Permeability meaning
A
quality of state; allowing water and gas to pass through
2
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Defect meaning
A
Weakness of wood eg. Hole
3
Q
Toughness meaning
A
Resistance of material about ‘cracks’
4
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Appearance meaning
A
Look neat, painted, stained, visual quality
5
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Durability meaning
A
ability to resist elemental and natural forces of decay
6
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Hardness meaning
A
Amount of force applied