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springwood [′spriŋ‚wu̇d]
(botany) The portion of an annual ring that is formed principally during the growing season; it is softer, more porous, and lighter than summerwood because of its higher proportion of large, thin-walled cells. springwood Wood formed during the spring and early summer; characterized by cells which are larger and thinner than the cells formed later in the year. 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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