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LIGHTWOOD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Wood
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lightwood
1, record 1, English, lightwood
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fatwood 2, record 1, English, fatwood
correct
- fat-wood 3, record 1, English, fat%2Dwood
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resinous wood typically used for burning and in the production of pitch or turpentine. 3, record 1, English, - lightwood
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bois gras
1, record 1, French, bois%20gras
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autre option est le bois gras, qui est créé en fendant et en séchant les souches de vieux pins. Ce bois de souche riche en résine, fendu en longueurs pratiques, constitue un excellent allume-feu organique. 2, record 1, French, - bois%20gras
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lightwood
1, record 2, English, lightwood
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fatwood 1, record 2, English, fatwood
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coniferous wood having an abnormally high content of resin and therefore easily set alight. 1, record 2, English, - lightwood
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bois gras
1, record 2, French, bois%20gras
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois tendre ayant un taux anormalement élevé de résine et qu'on peut facilement allumer. 2, record 2, French, - bois%20gras
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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