Sapwood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsapwʊd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sapwood is a noun meaning The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch; it differs from the heartwood in color and in physiologic activity (flow of sap).
Meaning
The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch; it differs from the heartwood in color and in physiologic activity (flow of sap).
Example Sentences
A popular myth is that sapwood is not as strong as heartwood.
Word Forms
- sapwoods
- sap-wood
Synonyms for sapwood
Depending on context, synonyms include alburnum.
Antonyms for sapwood
Common opposites include heartwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heartwood, lumber, rot, cambial, sap-wood, springwood.
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