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lauan [lə′wän]
(materials) Wood from any of several genera of trees of the Philippines, Malaya, and Sarawak; resembles mahogany but shrinks and swells more with changes in moisture. Philippine mahogany, red lauan, white lauan The wood of trees of several genera found in the Philippines; not a true mahogany, but resembles true mahogany in grain; density ranges from very light to quite heavy; whitish-yellow to pink, brown, or dark red in color; the heavier, darker woods are generally durable and quite strong and are used like true mahogany; the lighter-weight, colored woods are used for interior carpentry, plywood, and general construction. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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