Heartwood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɑɹtˌwʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heartwood is a noun meaning The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.
Meaning
The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.
Example Sentences
A popular myth is that heartwood is stronger than sapwood.
The staves are split from the heartwood. The heartwood is composed of dead cells; it supports the tree, but no longer has any physiological purpose. The staves must follow the grain of the wood to achieve a watertight cask, so they are split rather than sawn. — L'encyclopédie du Cognac: From log to stave
Word Forms
- heartwoods
Synonyms for heartwood
Depending on context, synonyms include duramen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include duramen, sapwood, timber, wood, antler, drink.
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