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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.

tension wood

Abnormal wood found on the upper side of hardwood branches and leaning trunks; characterized by abnormally high longitudinal shrinking, causing warping and splitting.

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