spalting

English

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Noun

spalting (plural spaltings)

1. (woodworking) Any coloration of wood, either living or dead, by fungi, which is considered visually or texturally appealing. Biochemical responses by the tree are not included within the scope of spalting.

Related terms

• spalted

Anagrams

• platings, stapling