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duramen

/ˈdjʊə.rə.mɛn/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa la parte central, vieja e inactiva de la madera de un árbol o planta leñosa, generalmente más oscura y densa que la albura circundante.

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/ˈdjʊə.rə.mɛn/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa la parte central, vieja e inactiva de la madera de un árbol o planta leñosa, generalmente más oscura y densa que la albura circundante.

A noun referring to the older, inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant, which is usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood.

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  1. HeartwoodC2formalscientific

    The older, non-living central wood of a tree or woody plant, typically darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood.

    esDuramen

    • The duramen of an oak tree is highly resistant to decay.
    • Carpenters often prefer duramen for furniture due to its density.
    • The dark color of the duramen contrasts with the lighter sapwood.

    Antónimossapwood