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heartwood

 

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Noun heartwood has 1 sense
  1. heartwood, duramen - the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood
    --1 is a kind of wood
    --1 is a substance of tree

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Heartwood

Definition:

Heartwood refers to the dense, non-living inner core of a tree or woody plant. It is typically darker and harder than the surrounding sapwood, and it provides strength and structural support to the tree.

Senses:

Noun: Heartwood

The heartwood of a tree is the mature and dead central part of the trunk, branches, and roots.

Example: The heartwood of an oak tree is highly prized for its durability and rich color.

Noun: Heartwood

Heartwood can also refer to the darker, more durable inner part of lumber after it has been cut and dried.

Example: The carpenter used heartwood for the flooring to ensure its durability and long-lasting beauty.

Noun: Heartwood

In botany, heartwood is the central part of the stem or root of a plant that no longer actively conducts water or nutrients.

Example: The heartwood of the plant stores essential oils that give it its distinct aroma.

Adjective: Heartwood

Describing something relating to, made from, or resembling heartwood.

Example: The table was crafted from heartwood timber, giving it a warm and elegant appearance.

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