compression wood

Also found in: Wikipedia

0.01 sec.

compression wood [kəm′presh·ən ‚wu̇d]

(botany)

Dense wood found at the base of some tree trunks and on the undersides of branches.

compression wood

Abnormal wood formed on the underside of branches and leaning trunks of softwoods; usually lower in strength; has unusual shrinkage characteristics.

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.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Encyclopedia browser	?		Full browser	?
No references found			After tilting, conifers normally start to form a specialized wood at the lower side of an inclined trunk, so-called compression wood [25-27]. Impact of underground mining of oil shale in Northeastern Estonia on ... by Laanelaid, A.; Eckstein, D.; Seo, J.-W. / Oil Shale			compression machine compression member compression modulus Compression Mold compression molding Compression Molding Effect Compression Molding of Polymers compression plant compression pressure compression process compression program Compression Ratio compression refrigeration compression reinforcement compression release compression ring compression seal compression set compression spring compression strength compression stroke compression syndrome compression test compression valve compression wave compression wood compression-ignition engine Compression-Refrigeration Unit compressional wave compressive intercept receiver compressive member compressive shrinkage compressive strain compressive strength compressive stress Compressor compressor blade Compressor Plant Compressor Station compressor valve Compressor-Lift Petroleum Production compressor-type liquid chiller compromise joint compromise network Compromise of 1850 Compromise of 1867 compromise rail compromised computer compromising emanations COMPROSL Compson, Benjy			compression release Compression Rheostat Company of Milwaukee compression ring compression s compression s Compression Scanning Array Radar compression seal Compression Service Adapter compression set Compression sickness Compression sickness Compression sickness Compression spring Compression strength Compression stroke compression syndrome compression syndrome Compression System Manager compression test Compression therapy Compression therapy Compression therapy Compression therapy Compression Translation Table Compression Ultrasonography Compression utility compression valve Compression Water Injection Platform compression wave compression wave compression wood Compression Zone Microphone Compression-Based Distance Measure compression-ignition engine compression-ignition engine Compression-Refrigeration Unit Compression/Decompression Module Compression/Distraction compression/distraction methods compression/distraction methods compression/distraction methods compression/distraction methods compressional compressional compressional compressional compressional Compressional strength Compressional wave Compressional wave CompressionPhotoDefiner compressions compressions compressions compressions compressive compressive compressive compressive compressive atelectasis compressive ear dressing

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.