spalting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any coloration of wood, either living or dead, by fungi, which is considered visually or texturally appealing. Biochemical responses by the tree are not included within the scope of spalting.

Word forms

spalting spaltings

Related words

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