Greenheart
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greenheart is a noun meaning A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana.
Meaning
A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana.
More Meanings
- Timber from the greenheart tree.
- A type of shrub (Colubrina arborescens) native to Florida and the Caribbean.
Example Sentences
For instance, NR employed a timber consultant and tried out different hardwoods before settling on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified greenheart from Guyana. "Greenheart has a long track record of use in challenging applications," Bartlett says. "It's so naturally durable that it won't require maintenance - it has a design life of 30 years and can last 60. Preservative treatment is unnecessary - it's resistant to attack by shipworm and wood rotting fungi.
Word Forms
- greenhearts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include greenhart, cogwood, bibiru, purpleheart, garabato, yellowheart.
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