"spalting" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spaltings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} spalting (countable and uncountable, plural spaltings)
  1. (woodworking) 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. Wikipedia link: spalting Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Woodworking Related terms: spalted
    Sense id: en-spalting-en-noun-ClBfRdkc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking

Inflected forms

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