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tension wood [′ten·chən ‚wu̇d] (botany) In some hardwood trees, wood characterized by the presence of gelatinous fibers and excessive longitudinal shrinkage; causes trees to lean. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tension wood or brittleheart and interlocked grain can cause wooliness. Problem areas, such as tension wood, burls, and knots, and their effect on stress must be specifically considered. |
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